Nitrogen-containing compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for the treatment of atrial fibrillation

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a novel diazepine compound that blocks the I Kur  current or the Kv1.5 channel potently and more selectively than other K +  channels. The present invention relates to a diazepine compound represented by General Formula (1) 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         
           
             or a salt thereof, 
             wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4  are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, cyclo lower alkyl or lower alkoxy lower alkyl; 
             R 2  and R 3  may be linked to form lower alkylene; 
             A 1  is lower alkylene optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl and oxo; 
             Y 1  and Y 2  are each independently —N═ or —CH═; 
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             R 5  is group represented by 
           
         
       
    
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         
           
             wherein R 6  and R 7  are each independently hydrogen or organic group; 
             R 6  and R 7  may be linked to form a ring together with the neighboring group —X A —N—X B —; 
             X A  and X B  are each independently a bond, lower alkylene, etc.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a Divisional application of U.S. application Ser.No. 13/388,442, filed on Apr. 23, 2012, which is a National Stage ofInternational Application No. PCT/JP2010/064545, filed on Aug. 20, 2010,which claims priorities from U.S. Patent Application Nos. 61/235,973filed on Aug. 21, 2009, 61/235,981 filed on Aug. 21, 2009, 61/235,983filed on Aug. 21, 2009 and 61/359,686 filed on Jun. 29, 2010, thecontents of all of which are incorporated herein by reference in theirentirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a nitrogen-containing compound and apharmaceutical composition containing the same.

BACKGROUND ART

Atrial fibrillation (hereinafter referred to as “AF”) is the mostfrequently observed type of arrhythmia in clinical examinations.Although not a lethal arrhythmia, AF causes cardiogenic cerebralembolism, and is therefore recognized as an arrhythmia that greatlyaffects vital prognoses and QOL. It is known that the onset of AFincreases with age, and that repeated AF strokes lead to chronic(serious) AF (The Journal of American Medical Association, 285,2370-2375 (2001) and Circulation, 114, 119-123 (2006)).

To prevent chronic AF, which causes difficulty in restoring sinus rhythmand increases the risk of cardiogenic cerebral embolism, earlydefibrillation and subsequent prevention of recurrence (maintenance ofthe sinus rhythm) are required. Antiarrhythmic drugs (classes I and III)are most commonly used as pharmacotherapy, but these drugs achieveinsufficient therapeutic effects, while causing serious side effectssuch as a proarrhythmic effect (Am. J. Cardiol., 72, B44-B49 (1993)).

The onset of AF is triggered by atrial premature contraction withunderlining causes such as intra-atrial conduction delay, shortening andheterogeneity of the atrial refractory period (Nature Reviews DRUGDISCOVERY 4, 899-910 (2005)). It is known that the prolongation ofrefractory period of atrial muscle can terminate AF (defibrillation) orprevent the occurrence of AF. The action potential duration of themammalian cardiac muscle is predominantly determined byvoltage-dependent K⁺ channels. Inhibition of the K⁺ channel prolongsmyocardial action potential duration, which results in prolongation ofthe refractory period (Nature Reviews DRUG DISCOVERY 5, 1034-49 (2006)).The action mechanism of class III antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g.,Dofetilide) is to inhibit rapid delayed rectifier K⁺ current (I_(Kr)),K⁺ current encoded by HERG. However, since I_(Kr) is present in both theatria and ventricles, such drugs might cause ventricular arrhythmias,such as torsades de pointes (Trends Pharmacol. soc., 22, 240-246(2001)).

Ultra-rapid delayed rectifier K⁺ current (I_(Kur)), K⁺ current encodedby Kv1.5, has been identified as K⁺ channel that is specificallyexpressed only in human atria (Cric. Res., 73, 1061-1076 (1993), J.Physiol., 491, 31-50 (1996) and Cric. Res., 80, 572-579 (1997)).Muscarine potassium current (I_(KACh)) encoded by two genes called GIRK1and GIRK4 is known as a K⁺ channel specifically expressed in human atria(Nature 374, 135-141 (1995)). Accordingly, a pharmacologicallyacceptable substance that selectively blocks the I_(Kur) current (theKv1.5 channel) or the I_(KACh) current (GIRK1/4 channel) can actselectively on the atrial muscle and is considered effective to excludethe proarrhythmic effect caused by prolonged action potential durationof the ventricular muscle.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present specification discloses three inventions (threenitrogen-containing compounds each having a different structure). Theinventions are respectively expressed as a “First Invention”, “SecondInvention”, and “Third Invention”, which are described in detail below.

1. First Invention (Diazepine Compound)

The present inventors conducted extensive research to develop a compoundthat blocks the I_(Kur) current (Kv1.5 channel) and/or the I_(KACh)current (GIRK1/4 channel) potently and more selectively than other K⁺channels. As a result, the inventors found that a novel diazepinecompound represented by General Formula (1) below could be the desiredcompound. The present invention has been accomplished based on the abovefindings.

The present invention provides diazepine compounds, and pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising the diazepine compounds as summarized in items 1to 16 below.

Item 1. A diazepine compound represented by General Formula (1)

or a salt thereof,

-   wherein R¹, R², R³, and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, lower    alkyl, cyclo lower alkyl or lower alkoxy lower alkyl;-   R² and R³ may be linked to form lower alkylene;-   A¹ is lower alkylene optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl and oxo;-   Y¹ and Y² are each independently —N═ or —CH═;-   R⁵ is group represented by

-   wherein R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently hydrogen or an organic    group;-   R⁶ and R⁷ may be linked to form a ring together with the neighboring    group —X_(A)—N—X_(B)—;-   X_(A) and X_(B) are each independently a bond, alkylene, alkenylene,    —CO—, —SO₂—, or —CONH—, wherein each of the alkylene and alkenylene    chains can optionally contain one or more substituents selected from    the group consisting of —S—, —C(═S)—, —SO₂—, —CO—, —O—, —NH—, —CONH—    and —SO₂NH—, and the hydrogen atom (H) bonded to the nitrogen    atom (N) in X_(A) and X_(B) is optionally substituted with a    substituent selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    phenyl lower alkyl and phenyl.

Item 2. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 1,wherein R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic group, each of which is optionallysubstituted, and X_(A) and X_(B) are each independently a bond, loweralkylene, lower alkenylene, —CO—, —SO₂—, -lower alkylene-SO₂—, -loweralkylene-CO—, -lower alkenylene-CO—, -lower alkylene-CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, —O-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —CO-lower alkylene-CO—, —CO—NH-lower alkylene-, -loweralkylene-N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, -lower alkylene-N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-O—, -lower alkylene-NH-lower alkylene-, -loweralkylene-SO₂—NH-lower alkylene-, —N(lower alkyl)-CO-lower alkylene-,—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-CO—, —N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl)-lower alkylene-CO—,—N(phenyl)-lower alkylene-CO—, —NH—CO—, —NH—CO-lower alkylene-,—NH-lower alkylene-, —O-lower alkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —O-lower alkylene-CO—, —NH-lower alkylene-CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, —S-lower alkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —SO₂—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —SO₂—NH-lower alkylene-,-lower alkenylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, loweralkylene-N(phenyl lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl)-lower alkylene-CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, or —CO-lower alkylene-O—CO-lower alkylene-O—.

Item 3. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 2,wherein R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, aryl or saturated or unsaturated monocyclic or polycyclicheterocyclic groups containing at least one hetero atom selected fromthe group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, each of which isoptionally substituted.

Item 4. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 3,wherein R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, piperidyl, piperazinyl, pyrrolidinyl,morpholinyl, furyl, thienyl, pyrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl,isothiazolyl, pyrrolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl,pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, thieno[2,3-b]pyrazinyl,2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, benzothiazolyl, indolyl,imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl, imidazo[1,5-a]pyridyl, benzothienyl,benzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furyl,benzofuryl, indazolyl, furo[2,3-c]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl, furo[3,2-c]pyridyl,4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, furo[2,3-b]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]pyridyl, thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl,4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl, thieno[2,3-b]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-b]pyridyl, benzo[1,3]dioxolyl, benzisoxazolyl,pyrazolo[2,3-a]pyridyl, indolizinyl, 2,3-dihydroindolyl, isoquinolyl,1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-isoquinolyl, carbostyril,3,4-dihydrocarbostyril, quinolyl, 1,4-dihydroquinolyl,1,2-dihydroquinolyl, 3,4-dihydroquinolyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl,pyrido[3,4-d]imidazolyl, pyrido[2,3-d]imidazolyl, chromanyl,5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolyl, 3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolyl,3,4-dihydroisoquinolyl, naphthyridinyl, 1,4-benzodioxanyl, cinnolinyl,quinoxalinyl, 2,3-dihydrobenz-1,4-oxazinyl, azetidinyl,1,2,4-oxadiazolyl and azepanyl, each of which is optionally substituted.

Item 5. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 4,wherein R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of the following substituents (1) to (54):

-   (1) hydrogen;-   (2) lower alkyl;-   (3) cyclo lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyl    lower alkoxys;-   (4) phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (4-1) to (4-27):    -   (4-1) cyano;    -   (4-2) hydroxyl;    -   (4-3) halogen;    -   (4-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,        hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, imidazolyl,        2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl and morpholinyl;    -   (4-5) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of amino and        lower alkyl amino;    -   (4-6) pyridyl;    -   (4-7) thienyl;    -   (4-8) piperazinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-9) phenyl;    -   (4-10) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-11) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-12) piperidyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-13) furyl;    -   (4-14) carboxy;    -   (4-15) lower alkoxycarbonyl;    -   (4-16) amino optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,        lower alkanoyl and lower alkylsulfonyl;    -   (4-17) lower alkylthio;    -   (4-18) triazolyl;    -   (4-19) imidazolyl;    -   (4-20) pyrrolidinyl optionally substituted with one or more        oxos;    -   (4-21) lower alkylsulfonyl;    -   (4-22) lower alkylenedioxy optionally substituted with one or        more halogens;    -   (4-23) nitro;    -   (4-24) oxazolyl;    -   (4-25) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-26) lower alkanoyl; and    -   (4-27) morpholinyl;-   (5) naphthyl;-   (6) furyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen, carboxy, sulfo, pyridyloxy, lower    alkoxycarbonyl and phenyl;-   (7) thienyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower    alkylenedioxy, carboxy, halogen, pyridyl, lower alkoxy, lower    alkoxycarbonyl, oxazolyl and furyl;-   (8) imidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of phenyl, lower alkyl and    halogen;-   (9) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen or lower alkoxy; cyclo lower alkyl;    halogen; phenyl optionally substituted with lower alkoxy; furyl and    thienyl;-   (10) oxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and phenyl;-   (11) isoxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of phenyl, lower alkyl, thienyl    and furyl;-   (12) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen or lower alkoxy; phenyl; phenoxy and lower    alkanoylamino;-   (13) pyrrolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower    alkoxycarbonyl;-   (14) triazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (15) pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (15-1) to    (15-14):    -   (15-1) halogen;    -   (15-2) cyano;    -   (15-3) amino optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of lower        alkanoyl and lower alkylsulfonyl;    -   (15-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,        lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyloxy, cyclo lower alkyl amino, lower        alkyl amino, lower alkanoyl amino, hydroxyl and pyrrolidinyl        optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyls;    -   (15-5) oxo;    -   (15-6) hydroxyl;    -   (15-7) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more        phenyls;    -   (15-8) pyrrolidinyl;    -   (15-9) lower alkanoyl;    -   (15-10) morpholinyl;    -   (15-11) phenoxy;    -   (15-12) pyrazolyl;    -   (15-13) thienyl; and    -   (15-14) N-oxide-   (16) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and    phenyl;-   (17) pyridazinyl;-   (18) pyrazinyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyl lower    alkoxys;-   (19) imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (20) thieno[2,3-b]pyrazinyl;-   (21) 2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl optionally substituted with    one or more phenyls;-   (22) benzothiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (23) indolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl    and halogen;-   (24) imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl or imidazo[1,5-a]pyridyl, each of which    is optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (25) benzothienyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (26) benzimidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (27) 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furyl;-   (28) benzofuryl optionally substituted with one or more halogens;-   (29) indazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (30) furo[2,3-c]pyridyl or 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl, each of    which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower alkyl optionally    substituted with lower alkoxy;-   (31) furo[3,2-c]pyridyl or 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, each of    which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo, lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen or lower alkoxy, halogen, furyl, pyridyl    and phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of amino and lower alkoxy;-   (32) thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl or 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, each    of which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo group and lower alkyl;-   (33) thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl or 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl, each    of which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower alkyl;-   (34) thieno[2,3-b]pyridyl;-   (35) benzo[1,3]dioxolyl optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (36) benzisoxazolyl;-   (37) pyrazolo[2,3-a]pyridyl;-   (38) indolizinyl;-   (39) 2,3-dihydroindolyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo, lower alkyl    and lower alkanoyl;-   (40) isoquinolyl or 1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, each of which is    optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from    the group consisting of lower alkyl, halogen and oxo;-   (41) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one    or more oxos;-   (42) quinolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of amino optionally substituted    with one or two lower alkyls, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl and oxo-   (43) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or    more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    pyridyl lower alkyl, aralkyl, lower alkoxy and oxo;-   (44) 1,2-dihydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of amino optionally    substituted with one or two lower alkyls, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl    and oxo;-   (45) chromanyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (46) 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one    or more oxos;-   (47) 3,4-dihydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    oxos;-   (48) naphthyridinyl;-   (49) 1,4-benzodioxanyl;-   (50) cinnolinyl;-   (51) quinoxalinyl;-   (52) 2,3-dihydrobenz-1,4-oxazinyl optionally substituted with one or    more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl    and oxo;-   (53) 2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazolyl optionally substituted with    one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower    alkyl and oxo; and-   (54) piperidyl optionally substituted with one or more aryl    carbonyls.

Item 6. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 5,wherein R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently (1), (4a), (6a), (7a), (8a),(9a), (10a), (11a), (12a), (15a), (16a), (17), (18), (23a), (24a),(24b), (26), (29), (30a), (30b), (31a), (31b), (32a), (32b), (33a),(33b), (35), (40a), (40b), (42a), (43a), (44a), and (53):

-   (1) hydrogen;-   (4a) phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (4-1), (4-2),    (4-4), (4a-5), (4-10), (4a-16), (4-18), (4-19), (4-23), (4-26), and    (4-27):    -   (4-1) cyano;    -   (4-2) hydroxyl;    -   (4-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogens,        hydroxyl, 2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl, lower alkoxy,        imidazolyl, and morpholinyl;    -   (4a-5) lower alkoxy;    -   (4-10) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4a-16) amino optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkylsulfonyls;    -   (4-18) triazolyl;    -   (4-19) imidazolyl;    -   (4-23) nitro;    -   (4-26) lower alkanoyl; and    -   (4-27) morpholinyl;-   (6a) furyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls    optionally substituted with halogen;-   (7a) thienyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (8a) imidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (9a) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls    optionally substituted with lower alkoxy;-   (10a) oxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (11a) isoxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (12a) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls    optionally substituted with halogen;-   (15a) pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (15-1) to    (15-5), (15a-7), (15-9), (15-11), (15-12) and (15-14):    -   (15-1) halogen;    -   (15-2) cyano;    -   (15-3) amino optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of lower        alkanoyl and lower alkylsulfonyl;    -   (15-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,        lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyloxy, cyclo lower alkyl amino, lower        alkyl amino, lower alkanoyl amino, hydroxyl and pyrrolidinyl        optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyls;    -   (15-5) oxo;    -   (15a-7) lower alkoxy;    -   (15-9) lower alkanoyl;    -   (15-11) phenoxy;    -   (15-12) pyrazolyl; and    -   (15-14) N-oxide-   (16a) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (17) pyridazinyl-   (18) pyrazinyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyl lower    alkoxys;-   (23a) indolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (24a) imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl;-   (24b) imidazo[1,5-a]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    lower alkyls;-   (26) benzimidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (29) indazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (30a) furo[2,3-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (30b) 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one    or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and    lower alkyl;-   (31a) furo[3,2-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (31b) 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one    or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and    lower alkyl optionally substituted with halogen or lower alkoxy;-   (32a) thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (32b) 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with    one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo    group and lower alkyl;-   (33a) thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (33b) 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with    one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo    and lower alkyl;-   (35a) benzo[1,3]dioxolyl;-   (40a) isoquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more oxos;-   (40b) 1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (42a) quinolyl optionally substituted with one or more oxos;-   (43a) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or    more substituents selected from the group consisting of aralkyl    (e.g., phenyl lower alkyl, etc.), pyridyl lower alkyl and oxo;-   (44) 1,2-dihydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    oxos; and-   (53) 2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]imidazolyl optionally substituted with one    or more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower    alkyl and oxo.

Item 7. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 6,wherein R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently phenyl, pyridyl, pyrazolyl,indolyl, 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, and 1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, eachof which is optionally substituted with one or two substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of oxo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy lower alkyl,and lower alkylsulfonylamino.

Item 8. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 7,which is selected from the group consisting of the following compounds:

-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}propyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-4-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamide,-   N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide,-   7-{[N-benzyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   N-(2-{[(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}phenyl)methanesulfonamide,-   7-{[N-[2-(2,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   1-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   1-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamide.

Item 9. A diazepine compound according to Item 8, which is selected fromthe group consisting of the following compounds:

-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}propyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione    dihydrochloride,-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione    dihydrochloride,-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione    dihydrochloride,-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione    dihydrochloride,-   1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione    dihydrochloride,-   N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-4-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamide    hydrochloride,-   N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide,-   7-{[N-benzyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione    hydrochloride,-   N-(2-{[(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}phenyl)methanesulfonamide    dihydrochloride,-   7-{[N-[2-(2,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   1-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,-   1-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione,    and-   N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamide    hydrochloride.

Item 10. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 1,wherein Y¹ and Y² are each —CH═.

Item 11. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a diazepine compound ora salt thereof according to Item 1, and a pharmacologically acceptablecarrier.

Item 12. A pharmaceutical composition according to Item 11 forpreventing and/or treating arrhythmia.

Item 13. A diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item 1 foruse in the pharmaceutical composition.

Item 14. Use of a diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item1 as a pharmaceutical composition.

Item 15. Use of a diazepine compound or a salt thereof according to Item1 for the production of a pharmaceutical composition.

Item 16. A method of preventing and/or treating arrhythmia, comprisingadministering to a patient a diazepine compound or a salt thereofaccording to Item 1.

The groups represented by, or substituents of, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶,R⁷, A¹, X_(A), X_(B), Y¹ and Y² in the specification are describedbelow.

The term “one or more” may be preferably 1 to 6, more preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of “lower alkyl” include linear or branched alkyl groups having1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl,n-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, sec-butyl, n-pentyl, neopentyl, n-hexyl,isohexyl, and 3-methylpentyl.

Examples of “alkylene” include linear or branched alkylene groups having1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as the following “lower alkylene”,heptamethylene, octamethylene, decamethylene, and dodecamethylene.

Examples of “lower alkylene” include linear or branched alkylene groupshaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methylene, ethylene, trimethylene,2-methyltrimethylene, 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene, 1-methyltrimethylene,methylmethylene, ethylmethylene, dimethylmethylene, tetramethylene,pentamethylene, and hexamethylene.

Examples of “alkenylene” include linear or branched alkenylene groupshaving 2 to 12 carbon atoms, such as the following “lower alkenylene”,heptenylene, octenylene, decenylene, and dodecenylene.

Examples of “lower alkenylene” include linear or branched alkenylenegroups having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, such as, ethenylene, propenylene,butenylene, pentenylene, and hexenylene.

Examples of “cyclo lower alkyl” include linear or branched cyclo alkylhaving 3 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably 3 to 7 carbon atoms, such ascyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopropylmethyl andcyclohexylmethyl.

Examples of “lower alkoxy” include linear or branched alkoxy groupshaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy,isopropoxy, n-butoxy, isobutoxy, tert-butoxy, sec-butoxy, n-pentyloxy,neopentyloxy, n-hexyloxy, isohexyloxy, and 3-methylpentyloxy.

Examples of “halogen” are fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine.

Examples of “lower alkylenedioxy” include linear or branchedalkylenedioxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, such as methylenedioxy,ethylenedioxy, trimethylenedioxy, and tetramethylenedioxy.

Examples of “lower alkanoyl” include linear or branched alkanoyl groupshaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as formyl, acetyl, propionyl, butyryl,isobutyryl, pentanoyl, tert-butylcarbonyl, and hexanoyl.

Examples of “lower alkoxycarbonyl” include (linear or branched alkoxyhaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms)carbonyls, such as methoxycarbonyl,ethoxycarbonyl, propoxycarbonyl, butoxycarbonyl, isobutoxycarbonyl, andtert-butoxycarbonyl.

Examples of “aralkyl group” include lower alkyl group substituted withone or more aryl groups, such as benzyl and phenethyl.

Examples of “organic group” include lower alkyl, cyclo lower alkyl,aryl, and heterocyclic group, each of which is optionally substituted.

Examples of “aryl group” include monocyclic or polycyclic aryl groups,such as phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, and naphthyl.

Examples of “aroyl group” include benzoyl and naphthoyl.

Examples of “heterocyclic group” include saturated or unsaturatedmonocyclic or polycyclic heterocyclic groups containing at least onehetero atom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur andnitrogen. Examples of preferable heterocyclic groups include thefollowing (a) to (n):

(a) unsaturated 3 to 8-membered, preferably 5 or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atom(s), for example,pyrrolyl, pyrrolinyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridyl, and its N-oxide,tetrahydropyridyl (e.g., 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridyl), pyrimidinyl,pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazolyl (e.g., 4H-1,2,4-triazolyl,1H-1,2,3-triazolyl, 2H-1,2,3-triazolyl, etc.), tetrazolyl (e.g.,1H-tetrazolyl, 2H-tetrazolyl, etc.), dihydrotriazinyl (e.g.,4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazinyl, 2,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazinyl, etc.), etc.;

(b) saturated 3 to 8-membered, preferably 5 or 7-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atom(s), for example,azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperidyl, pyrazolidinyl,piperazinyl, azepanyl, 1,4-diazepanyl, etc.;

(c) saturated or unsaturated condensed 7 to 12-membered heterocyclicgroups containing 1 to 5 nitrogen atom(s), for example,decahydroquinolyl, indolyl, dihydroindolyl (e.g., 2,3-dihydroindolyl,etc.), isoindolyl, indolizinyl, benzimidazolyl, dihydrobenzimidazolyl(e.g., 2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazolyl, etc.), quinolyl,dihydroquinolyl (e.g. 1,4-dihydroquinolyl, 1,2-dihydroquinolyl, etc.),tetrahydroquinolyl (1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl, etc.), isoquinolyl,dihydroisoquinolyl (e.g., 3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolyl,1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, etc.), tetrahydroisoquinolyl (e.g.,1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-isoquinolyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolyl, etc.),carbostyril, dihydrocarbostyril (e.g., 3,4-dihydrocarbostyril, etc.),indazolyl, benzotriazolyl (e.g. benzo[d][1,2,3]triazolyl, etc.),tetrazolopyridyl, tetrazolopyridazinyl (e.g.,tetrazolo[1,5-b]pyridazinyl, etc.), dihydrotriazolopyridazinyl,imidazopyridyl (e.g., imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl, imidazo[4,5-c]pyridyl,imidazo[1,5-a]pyridyl, etc.), naphthyridinyl, cinnolinyl, quinoxalinyl,quinazolinyl, pyrazolopyridyl (e.g., pyrazolo[2,3-a]pyridyl, etc.),tetrahydropyridoindolyl (e.g.,2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,4-b]indolyl, etc.), azabicyclooctanyl(e.g., (1R,5S)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octanyl), etc.;

(d) saturated or unsaturated 3 to 8-membered, preferably 5 or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s), for example,furyl, tetrahydropyranyl (e.g., tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl, etc.),tetrahydrofuryl, etc.;

(e) unsaturated condensed 7 to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 3 oxygen atom(s), for example, benzofuryl,dihydrobenzofuryl (e.g. 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furyl, etc.), chromanyl,benzodioxanyl (e.g., 1,4-benzodioxanyl, etc.), benzodioxolyl(benzo[1,3]dioxolyl, etc.), etc.;

(f) unsaturated 3 to 8-membered, preferably 5 or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl (e.g.,1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,5-oxadiazolyl, etc.), etc.;

(g) saturated 3 to 8-membered, preferably 5 or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, morpholinyl, etc.;

(h) unsaturated condensed 7 to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), forexample, benzoxazolyl, benzoxadiazolyl, benzisoxazolyl,dihydrobenzoxazinyl (e.g., 2,3-dihydrobenz-1,4-oxazinyl, etc.),furopyridyl (e.g., furo[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl,furo[3,2-c]pyridyl, 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, furo[2,3-b]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]pyridyl, etc.), furopyrrolyl (e.g.,furo[3,2-b]pyrrolyl etc.), etc.;

(i) unsaturated 3 to 8-membered, preferably 5 or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, thiazolyl, thiazolinyl, thiadiazolyl(e.g., 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,2,5-thiadiazolyl,1,2,3-thiadiazolyl, etc.), isothiazolyl, etc.;

(j) saturated 3 to 8-membered, preferably 5 or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, thiazolidinyl, etc.;

(k) unsaturated 3 to 8-membered, preferably 5 or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing a sulfur atom, for example, thienyl,etc.;

(l) unsaturated condensed 7 to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 3 sulfur atom(s), for example, benzothienyl (e.g.benzo[b]thienyl, etc.);

(m) unsaturated condensed 7 to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), forexample, benzothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, thienopyridyl (e.g.,thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl,thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl, 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl,thieno[2,3-b]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-b]pyridyl,4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, etc.), imidazothiazolyl (e.g.,imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, etc.), dihydroimidazothiazolyl (e.g.,2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, etc.), thienopyrazinyl (e.g.,thieno[2,3-b]pyrazinyl, etc.), etc.; and

(n) saturated or unsaturated 7-to 12-membered heterocyclic spiro groupscontaining 1 to 2 nitrogen atom(s), for example, azaspiroundecanyl(e.g., 3-azaspiro[5.5]undecanyl), etc.; and the like;

wherein said heterocyclic groups may be substituted with one or moresuitable substituents.

Examples of more preferable heterocyclic groups include piperidyl,piperazinyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl, furyl, thienyl, pyrazolyl,oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrrolyl, triazolyl,imidazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl,imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, thieno[2,3-b]pyrazinyl,2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, benzothiazolyl, indolyl,imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl, imidazo[1,5-a]pyridyl, benzothienyl,benzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furyl,benzofuryl, indazolyl, furo[2,3-c]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl, furo[3,2-c]pyridyl,4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, furo[2,3-b]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]pyridyl, thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl,4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl, thieno[2,3-b]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-b]pyridyl, benzo[1,3]dioxolyl, benzisoxazolyl,pyrazolo[2,3-a]pyridyl, indolizinyl, 2,3-dihydroindolyl, isoquinolyl,1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-isoquinolyl, carbostyril,3,4-dihydrocarbostyril, quinolyl, 1,4-dihydroquinolyl,1,2-dihydroquinolyl, 3,4-dihydroquinolyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl,pyrido[3,4-d]imidazolyl, pyrido[2,3-d]imidazolyl, chromanyl,5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolyl, 3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolyl,3,4-dihydroisoquinolyl, naphthyridinyl, 1,4-benzodioxanyl, cinnolinyl,quinoxalinyl, 2,3-dihydrobenz-1,4-oxazinyl, azetidinyl,1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, and azepanyl, each of which is optionallysubstituted.

Substituents of “aryl group which is optionally substituted” representedby R⁶ and R⁷ are independently one or more substituents selected fromthe group consisting of:

-   (a1) cyano;-   (a2) hydroxyl;-   (a3) halogen;-   (a4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,    hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, imidazolyl, 2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl    and morpholinyl;-   (a5) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of amino and lower    alkyl amino;-   (a6) pyridyl;-   (a7) thienyl;-   (a8) piperazinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (a9) phenyl;-   (a10) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (a11) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (a12) piperidyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (a13) furyl;-   (a14) carboxy;-   (a15) lower alkoxycarbonyl;-   (a16) amino optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkanoyl and lower    alkylsulfonyl;-   (a17) lower alkylthio;-   (a18) triazolyl;-   (a19) imidazolyl;-   (a20) pyrrolidinyl optionally substituted with one or more oxos;-   (a21) lower alkylsulfonyl;-   (a22) lower alkylenedioxy optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (a23) nitro;-   (a24) oxazolyl;-   (a25) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (a26) lower alkanoyl;-   (a27) sulfo; and-   (a28) morpholinyl.

Substituents of “heterocyclic group which is optionally substituted”represented by R⁶ and R⁷ are independently one or more substituentsselected from the group consisting of:

-   (h1) oxo;-   (h2) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substitutents selected from the group consisting of the following    (h2-1) to (h2-10):    -   (h2-1) halogen;    -   (h2-2) hydroxyl;    -   (h2-3) amino optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,        cyclo lower alkyl and lower alkanoyl;    -   (h2-4) pyridyl;    -   (h2-5) lower alkanoyloxy;    -   (h2-6) lower alkoxy;    -   (h2-7) aryloxy;    -   (h2-8) pyrimidinyl;    -   (h2-9) pyrrolidinyl optionally substituted with one or more        hydroxyls; and    -   (h2-10) imidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;-   (h3) cyclo lower alkyl;-   (h4) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more    substitutents selected from the group consisting of pyridyl and    aryl;-   (h5) aryl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with one or more halogens; lower alkoxy; lower alkanoyl;    hydroxyl; halogen; carboxy; lower alkoxycarbonyl; amino; lower alkyl    amino, aryl and cyano;-   (h6) aralkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,    lower alkanoyl, hydroxyl, halogen, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl,    amino, lower alkyl amino, cyano and oxo;-   (h7) heterocyclic group optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyl, hydroxyl, halogen, carboxy, lower    alkoxycarbonyl, amino, lower alkyl amino, cyano and oxo;-   (h8) hydroxyl;-   (h9) halogen;-   (h10) carboxy;-   (h11) lower alkanoyl;-   (h12) lower alkoxycarbonyl;-   (h13) lower alkylenedioxy;-   (h14) cyano;-   (h15) nitro;-   (h16) sulfo;-   (h17) amino optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, aryl, aroyl,    lower alkylsulfonyl and lower alkanoyl;-   (h18) lower alkylthio;-   (h19) lower alkylsulfonyl; and-   (h20) aryloxy.

Preferable substituents represented by R⁶ and R⁷ are each independentlyselected from the group consisting of the following substituents (1) to(54):

-   (1) hydrogen;-   (2) lower alkyl;-   (3) cyclo lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyl    lower alkoxys;-   (4) phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (4-1) to (4-27):    -   (4-1) cyano;    -   (4-2) hydroxyl;    -   (4-3) halogen;    -   (4-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,        hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, imidazolyl,        2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl and morpholinyl;    -   (4-5) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of amino and        lower alkyl amino;    -   (4-6) pyridyl;    -   (4-7) thienyl;    -   (4-8) piperazinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-9) phenyl;    -   (4-10) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-11) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-12) piperidyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-13) furyl;    -   (4-14) carboxy;    -   (4-15) lower alkoxycarbonyl;    -   (4-16) amino optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,        lower alkanoyl and lower alkylsulfonyl;    -   (4-17) lower alkylthio;    -   (4-18) triazolyl;    -   (4-19) imidazolyl;    -   (4-20) pyrrolidinyl optionally substituted with one or more        oxos;    -   (4-21) lower alkylsulfonyl;    -   (4-22) lower alkylenedioxy optionally substituted with one or        more halogens;    -   (4-23) nitro;    -   (4-24) oxazolyl;    -   (4-25) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4-26) lower alkanoyl; and    -   (4-27) morpholinyl;-   (5) naphthyl;-   (6) furyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen, carboxy, sulfo, pyridyloxy, lower    alkoxycarbonyl and phenyl;-   (7) thienyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower    alkylenedioxy, carboxy, halogen, pyridyl, lower alkoxy, lower    alkoxycarbonyl, oxazolyl and furyl;-   (8) imidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of phenyl, lower alkyl and    halogen;-   (9) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen or lower alkoxy; cyclo lower alkyl;    halogen; phenyl optionally substituted with lower alkoxy; furyl and    thienyl;-   (10) oxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and phenyl;-   (11) isoxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of phenyl, lower alkyl, thienyl    and furyl;-   (12) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen or lower alkoxy; phenyl; phenoxy and lower    alkanoylamino;-   (13) pyrrolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower    alkoxycarbonyl;-   (14) triazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (15) pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (15-1) to    (15-14):    -   (15-1) halogen;    -   (15-2) cyano;    -   (15-3) amino optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of lower        alkanoyl and lower alkylsulfonyl;    -   (15-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,        lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyloxy, cyclo lower alkyl amino, lower        alkyl amino, lower alkanoyl amino, hydroxyl and pyrrolidinyl        optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyls;    -   (15-5) oxo;    -   (15-6) hydroxyl;    -   (15-7) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more        phenyls;    -   (15-8) pyrrolidinyl;    -   (15-9) lower alkanoyl;    -   (15-10) morpholinyl;    -   (15-11) phenoxy;    -   (15-12) pyrazolyl;    -   (15-13) thienyl; and    -   (15-14) N-oxide;-   (16) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and    phenyl;-   (17) pyridazinyl;-   (18) pyrazinyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyl lower    alkoxys;-   (19) imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (20) thieno[2,3-b]pyrazinyl;-   (21) 2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl optionally substituted with    one or more phenyls;-   (22) benzothiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (23) indolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl    and halogen;-   (24) imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl or imidazo[1,5-a]pyridyl, each of which    is optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (25) benzothienyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (26) benzimidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (27) 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furyl;-   (28) benzofuryl optionally substituted with one or more halogens;-   (29) indazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (30) furo[2,3-c]pyridyl or 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl, each of    which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower alkyl optionally    substituted with lower alkoxy;-   (31) furo[3,2-c]pyridyl or 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, each of    which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo, lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen or lower alkoxy, halogen, furyl, pyridyl    and phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of amino and lower alkoxy;-   (32) thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl or 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, each    of which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo group and lower alkyl;-   (33) thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl or 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl, each    of which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower alkyl;-   (34) thieno[2,3-b]pyridyl;-   (35) benzo[1,3]dioxolyl optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (36) benzisoxazolyl;-   (37) pyrazolo[2,3-a]pyridyl;-   (38) indolizinyl;-   (39) 2,3-dihydroindolyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo, lower alkyl    and lower alkanoyl;-   (40) isoquinolyl or 1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, each of which is    optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from    the group consisting of lower alkyl, halogen and oxo;-   (41) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one    or more oxos;-   (42) quinolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of amino optionally substituted    with one or two lower alkyls, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl and oxo-   (43) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or    more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    pyridyl lower alkyl, aralkyl (e.g., phenyl lower alkyl), lower    alkoxy and oxo;-   (44) 1,2-dihydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of amino optionally    substituted with one or two lower alkyls, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl    and oxo;-   (45) chromanyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (46) 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one    or more oxos;-   (47) 3,4-dihydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    oxos;-   (48) naphthyridinyl;-   (49) 1,4-benzodioxanyl;-   (50) cinnolinyl;-   (51) quinoxalinyl;-   (52) 2,3-dihydrobenz-1,4-oxazinyl optionally substituted with one or    more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl    and oxo;-   (53) 2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazolyl optionally substituted with    one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower    alkyl and oxo; and-   (54) piperidyl optionally substituted with one or more aryl    carbonyls (e.g., phenyl carbonyl).

Examples of more preferable substituents represented by R⁶ and R⁷include the following substituents (1), (4a), (6a), (7a), (8a), (9a),(10a), (11a), (12a), (15a), (16a), (17), (18), (23a), (24a), (24b),(26), (29), (30a), (30b), (31a), (31b), (32a), (32b), (33a), (33b),(35a), (40a), (40b), (42a), (43a), (44a), and (53):

-   (1) hydrogen;-   (4a) phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (4-1), (4-2),    (4a-4), (4a-5), (4-10), (4a-16), (4-18), (4-19), (4-23), (4-26) and    (4-27):    -   (4-1) cyano;    -   (4-2) hydroxyl;    -   (4a-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,        hydroxyl, 2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl, lower alkoxy,        imidazolyl and morpholinyl;    -   (4a-5) lower alkoxy;    -   (4-10) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkyls;    -   (4a-16) amino optionally substituted with one or more lower        alkylsulfonyls;    -   (4-18) triazolyl    -   (4-19) imidazolyl;    -   (4-23) nitro;    -   (4-26) lower alkanoyl; and    -   (4-27) morpholinyl;-   (6a) furyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls    optionally substituted with halogen;-   (7a) thienyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (8a) imidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (9a) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls    optionally substituted with lower alkoxy;-   (10a) oxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (11a) isoxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (12a) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls    optionally substituted with halogen;-   (15a) pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (15-1) to    (15-5), (15a-7), (15-9), (15-11), (15-12) and (15-14):    -   (15-1) halogen;    -   (15-2) cyano;    -   (15-3) amino optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of lower        alkanoyl and lower alkylsulfonyl;    -   (15-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,        lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyloxy, cyclo lower alkyl amino, lower        alkyl amino, lower alkanoyl amino, hydroxyl and pyrrolidinyl        optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyls;    -   (15-5) oxo;    -   (15a-7) lower alkoxy;    -   (15-9) lower alkanoyl;    -   (15-11) phenoxy;    -   (15-12) pyrazolyl; and    -   (15-14) N-oxide;-   (16a) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (17) pyridazinyl;-   (18) pyrazinyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyl lower    alkoxys;-   (23a) indolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (24a) imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl;-   (24b) imidazo[1,5-a]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    lower alkyls;-   (26) benzimidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (29) indazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (30a) furo[2,3-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (30b) 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one    or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and    lower alkyl;-   (31a) furo[3,2-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (31b) 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one    or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and    lower alkyl optionally substituted with halogen or lower alkoxy;-   (32a) thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (32b) 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with    one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo    group and lower alkyl;-   (33a) thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (33b) 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl optionally substituted with    one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo    and lower alkyl;-   (35a) benzo[1,3]dioxolyl;-   (40a) isoquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more oxos;-   (40b) 1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkyl;-   (42a) quinolyl optionally substituted with one or more oxos;-   (43a) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or    more substituents selected from the group consisting of aralkyl    (e.g., phenyl lower alkyl), pyridyl lower alkyl and oxo;-   (44a) 1,2-dihydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    oxos; and-   (53) 2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]imidazolyl optionally substituted with one    or more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower    alkyl and oxo.

Preferred embodiments of the diazepine compound of Formula (1) aredescribed below.

-   R¹, R², R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl,    cyclo lower alkyl or lower alkoxy lower alkyl, and preferably    hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl,    n-butyl, iso-butyl and sec-butyl), C₁₋₆ cyclo alkyl (e.g.,    cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyclopentyl and cyclohexyl), or C₁₋₆    alkoxy C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., 2-methoxyethyl and 2-ethoxyethyl).-   Both Y¹ and Y² are —C═.-   A¹ is lower alkylene, and preferably C₁₋₆ alkylene such as    methylene, ethylene, trimethylene, or tetramethylene. X_(A) and    X_(B) are each independently lower alkylene, which is preferably    C₁₋₆ alkylene such as methylene, ethylene, trimethylene, or    tetramethylene; a bond; —CO—; or —SO₂—.

R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently a group selected from (1), (4a), (6a),(7a), (8a), (9a), (10a), (11a), (12a), (15a), (16a), (17), (18), (23a),(24a), (24b), (26), (29), (30b), (31b), (32b), (33b), (35a), (40b),(42a), (43a), (44a), and (53):

Examples of X_(A) and X_(B) include a bond, lower alkylene, loweralkenylene, —CO—, —SO₂—, -lower alkylene-SO₂—, -lower alkylene-CO—,-lower alkenylene-CO—, -lower alkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —CO—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —O-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-,—CO-lower alkylene-CO—, —CO—NH-lower alkylene-, -lower alkylene-N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, -lower alkylene-N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-O—, -lower alkylene-NH-lower alkylene-, -loweralkylene-SO₂—NH-lower alkylene-, —N(lower alkyl)-CO-lower alkylene-,—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-CO—, —N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl)-lower alkylene-CO—,—N(phenyl)-lower alkylene-CO—, —NH—CO—, —NH—CO-lower alkylene-,—NH-lower alkylene-, —O-lower alkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —O-lower alkylene-CO—, —NH-lower alkylene-CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, —S-lower alkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —SO₂—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —SO₂—NH-lower alkylene-,-lower alkenylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, loweralkylene-N(phenyl lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl)-lower alkylene-CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, and —CO-lower alkylene-O—CO-lower alkylene-O—.

Preferred examples of X_(A) and X_(B) include a bond, lower alkylene,lower alkenylene, —CO—, —SO₂—, -lower alkylene-SO₂—, -loweralkylene-CO—, -lower alkenylene-CO—, -lower alkylene-CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, and —O-lower alkylene-.

Either of the two bonds in X_(A) may be bonded to R¹ or N, and either ofthe two bonds in X_(B) may be bonded to R² or N.

The ring formed when R⁶ and R⁷ are linked together with the neighboringgroup —X_(A)—N—X_(B)— is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groupoptionally having one or more substituents. Examples of thenitrogen-containing heterocyclic group include the above-mentionedheterocyclic groups (a) to (c), (f) to (j), and (m) to (n). Examples ofsubstituents of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group optionallyhaving one or more substituents include the above-mentioned substituents(h1) to (h20).

The diazepine compound of the present invention represented by Formula(1) or its salt can be readily produced by persons skilled in the artusing technical knowledge, based on the Examples and Reference Examplesof the present specification. For example, the diazepine compound or itssalt can be produced according to the processes shown in the followingreaction formulae.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, A¹, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above, and X¹is a leaving group.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compound of Formula(3) can be performed in a general inert solvent or without using anysolvent, in the presence or absence of a basic compound and/or catalyst.

Examples of the leaving groups represented by X¹ include halogen atoms(e.g., chlorine, bromine, iodine, and like atoms), lower alkanesulfonyloxy (e.g., methanesulfonyloxy), halo substituted lower alkanesulfonyloxy (e.g., trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy), arylene sulfonyloxy(e.g., p-toluenesulfonyloxy, benzenesulfonyloxy), etc.

Examples of inert solvents include water; ethers such as dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, andethylene glycol dimethyl ether; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene,toluene, and xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane,dichloroethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; lower (C₁₋₆)alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol; ketones such asacetone and methyl ethyl ketone; polar solvents such asdimethylformamide (DMF), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), hexamethylphosphorictriamide, and acetonitrile; and mixtures thereof.

A wide variety of known basic compounds can be used as the basiccompound. Examples of such basic compounds include inorganic bases, forexample, alkali metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate, lithium carbonate, lithium hydrogencarbonate, sodiumhydrogencarbonate, and potassium hydrogencarbonate; alkali metals suchas sodium and potassium; sodium amide; sodium hydride; and potassiumhydride; and organic bases, for example, alkali metal alcoholates suchas sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium methoxide, and potassiumethoxide; triethylamine; tripropylamine; pyridine; quinoline;1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN);1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU); and1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO). These basic compounds can be usedsingly or in a combination of two or more.

Examples of the catalyst include palladium compounds such as palladiumacetate, bis(tributyltin)/bis(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium, copperiodide/2,2′-bipyridyl, bis(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium, copperiodide/bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium dichloride,tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium,R-tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium,S-tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium, palladium(II) acetate,[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-ferrocene] dichloropalladium(II), andtetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium.

Additives (ligands etc.) can be used together with the catalyst.Examples of the additive include compounds such as R-2,2′-bisdiphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (R-BINAP),S-2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (S-BINAP),RAC-2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (RAC-BINAP), and2,2-bis(diphenylimidazolidinyliden), xanthene compounds such as4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene, and borates such astri-tert-butylphosphine tetrafluoroborate, and a mixture thereof.

The above reaction may be performed by adding to the reaction system, asrequired, an alkali metal iodide serving as a reaction accelerator, suchas potassium iodide or sodium iodide.

The compound of Formula (3) is typically used in an amount of at least0.5 moles, and preferably about 0.5 to about 10 moles, per mole of thecompound of Formula (2).

The amount of basic compound is typically 0.5 to 10 moles, andpreferably 0.5 to 6 moles, per mole of the compound of Formula (2).

The catalyst is appropriately used in a typical catalytic amount,preferably 0.0001 to 1 moles, and more preferably 0.001 to 0.5 moles,per mole of the compound (2).

The reaction is typically performed at a temperature of 0 to 250° C.,and preferably 0 to 200° C., and is typically completed in about 1 toabout 80 hours.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (4) to the compound ofFormula (1a) can be performed by catalytic reduction of the compound ofFormula (4) in a suitable solvent, in the presence of a catalytichydrogenation reducing agent.

The solvent is not limited as long as it does not adversely affect thereduction reaction. Examples of such solvents include carboxylic acidssuch as formic acid and acetic acid; ethers such as dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, andethylene glycol dimethyl ether; and lower (e.g., C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, and isopropanol.

Examples of catalytic hydrogenation reducing agents include palladiumblack, palladium carbon, platinum oxide, platinum black, and Raneynickel.

The amount of catalytic hydrogenation reducing agent is typically 0.1 to40 wt %, and preferably 1 to 20 wt %, based on the compound of Formula(4).

The reaction can be typically performed in a hydrogen atmosphere atatmospheric pressure to about 20 atm, and preferably atmosphericpressure to 10 atm; or in the presence of a hydrogen donor such asformic acid, ammonium formate, cyclohexene, or hydrazine hydrate. Thereaction temperature may typically be about −30 to about 100° C., andpreferably about 0 to about 60° C.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; and R⁸ is loweralkyl.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (5) to the compound ofFormula (6) can be performed in a general inert solvent or without usingany solvent, in the presence of an azide compound, a basic compound, anda lower (C₁₋₆) alcohol (R⁸OH).

Examples of “lower alkyl” represented by R⁸ include linear or branchedalkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,isopropyl, and tert-butyl, with tert-butyl being preferred.

Examples of inert solvents include ethers such as dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, andethylene glycol dimethyl ether; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene,toluene, and xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane,dichloroethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; and mixturesthereof.

Examples of azide compounds include sodium azide, lithium azide, anddiphenylphosphoryl azide (DPPA).

Examples of usable basic compounds include organic bases such astriethylamine; tripropylamine; diisopropylethylamine; pyridine;quinoline; 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN);1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU); and1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO).

The reaction temperature is not limited, and the reaction is usuallycarried out under conventional conditions.

In the reaction, a carboxylic azide is produced from the carboxyliccompound of Formula (5) and an azide compound, and the carboxylic azideundergoes subsequent Curtius rearrangement to produce an isocyanate. Theisocyanate reacts with a lower (C₁₋₆) alcohol (R⁸OH) to produce aurethane compound of Formula (6).

Next, the reaction converting the compound of Formula (6) to thecompound of Formula (1b) can be performed by solvolysis in a suitablesolvent, in the presence of an acid or basic compound.

Examples of usable solvents include water; lower (C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, isopropanol, and tert-butanol; ketones such asacetone and methyl ethyl ketone; ethers such as diethylether, dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, monoglyme, and diglyme; aliphatic acids such as aceticacid and formic acid; esters such as methyl acetate and ethyl acetate;halogenated hydrocarbons such as chloroform, dichloromethane,dichloroethane, and carbon tetrachloride; dimethyl sulfoxide,N,N-dimethylformamide, hexamethylphosphoric triamide, and mixturesthereof.

Examples of acids include mineral acids such as hydrochloric acid,sulfuric acid, and hydrobromic acid; and organic acids such as formicacid, acetic acid, thioglycolic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, and sulfonicacids such as p-toluenesulfonic acid. These acids may be used singly orin a combination of two or more.

Examples of basic compounds include carbonates such as sodium carbonate,potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, and potassiumhydrogencarbonate; and metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide. Thesebasic compounds can be used singly or in a combination of two or more.

The amount of acid or basic compound is typically at least 1 mole, andpreferably about 1 to about 10 moles, per mole of the compound ofFormula (6).

The solvolysis reaction (particularly the hydrolysis) advantageouslyproceeds typically at about 0 to about 200° C., and preferably at about0 to about 150° C., and is typically completed in about 10 minutes toabout 80 hours.

Particularly when R⁸ is tert-butyl, the solvolysis can be easilyaccomplished using the above-mentioned acids (particularly hydrochloricacid and the like) to produce the compound of Formula (1b).

Alternatively, the compound of Formula (5) can be directly converted tothe compound of Formula (1b). This reaction can be performed by reactingthe compound (5) with an azide compound in a general inert solvent orwithout using any solvent, in the presence of a basic compound, followedby treating the product with water. In this reaction, an isocyanate isproduced from the above-mentioned carboxylic compound of Formula (5) andazide compound, and the isocyanate is hydrolyzed to produce the aminecompound of Formula (1b).

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; and A^(1a) islower alkylene with 3 or more carbon atoms.

Examples of “lower alkylene with 3 or more carbon atoms” represented byA^(1a) include alkylene groups with 3 to 6 carbon atoms, such astrimethylene, tetramethylene, pentamethylene, and hexamethylene.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (7) to the compound ofFormula (1c) can be performed by reacting the compound (7) withhydrazine in a suitable solvent, or by hydrolysis. Here, hydrazinehydrate may be used as the hydrazine.

Examples of solvents used in reacting the hydrazine include water;halogenated hydrocarbons such as chloroform, dichloromethane, anddichloroethane; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, andxylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, and dimethoxyethane; esters such as methyl acetate andethyl acetate; aprotic polar solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide,dimethyl sulfoxide, and hexamethylphosphoric triamide; alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, ethylcellosolve, and methyl cellosolve; acetonitrile; pyridine; and mixturesthereof.

The amount of hydrazine is typically at least about 1 mole, andpreferably about 1 to about 5 moles, per mole of the compound of Formula(7).

The reaction is performed typically at about 0 to about 120° C., andpreferably at about 0 to about 100° C., and is typically completed inabout 0.5 to about 5 hours.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁶, R⁷, X_(A), A¹, Y¹ and Y² are the same asabove; and R^(7a) is hydrogen or lower alkyl.Examples of “lower alkyl” represented by R^(7a) include linear orbranched alkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, sec-butyl, n-pentyl,neopentyl, n-hexyl, isohexyl, and 3-methylpentyl.

The reaction between the compound of Formula (1d) and the compound ofFormula (8) is performed, for example, in a suitable solvent or withoutusing any solvent, in the presence of a reducing agent.

Examples of usable solvents include water; lower (C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, isopropanol, butanol, tert-butanol, and ethyleneglycol; aliphatic acids such as formic acid, and acetic acid; etherssuch as diethylether, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, monoglyme, and diglyme;aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and xylene; halogenatedhydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, dichloroethane, chloroform, andcarbon tetrachloride; acetonitrile; and mixtures thereof.

Examples of reducing agents include aliphatic acids such as formic acid;aliphatic acid alkali metal salts such as sodium formate; hydridereducing agents such as sodium borohydride, sodium cyanoborohydride,sodium triacetoxyborohydride, sodium trimethoxyborohydride, lithiumaluminium hydride, and mixtures thereof, or mixtures of aliphatic acidsor aliphatic acid alkali metal salts with hydride reducing agents; andcatalytic hydrogenation reducing agents such as palladium black,palladium carbon, platinum oxide, platinum black, and Raney nickel.

When an aliphatic acid such as formic acid, or an aliphatic acid alkalimetal salt such as sodium formate is used as a reducing agent, asuitable reaction temperature is typically about room temperature toabout 200° C., and preferably about 50 to about 150° C. The reaction istypically completed in about 10 minutes to about 10 hours. Preferably,the aliphatic acid or aliphatic acid alkali metal salt is used in largeexcess relative to the compound of Formula (1d).

When a hydride reducing agent is used, a suitable reaction temperatureis typically about −80 to about 100° C., and preferably about −80 toabout 70° C. The reaction is typically completed in about 30 minutes toabout 60 hours. The hydride reducing agent is typically used in anamount of about 1 to about 20 moles, and preferably about 1 to about 10moles, per mole of the compound of Formula (1d). Particularly whenlithium aluminium hydride is used as a hydride reducing agent, it ispreferable to use as a solvent an ether such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, monoglyme, or diglyme; or an aromatichydrocarbon such as benzene, toluene, or xylene. To the reaction systemmay be added an amine such as trimethylamine, triethylamine, orN-ethyldiisopropylamine; or a molecular sieve such as molecular sieve 3A(MS-3A) or molecular sieve 4A (MS-4A).

When a catalytic hydrogenation reducing agent is used, the reaction istypically performed at about −30 to about 100° C., and preferably atabout 0 to about 60° C., in a hydrogen atmosphere at typically aboutatmospheric pressure to about 20 atm, and preferably at aboutatmospheric pressure to about 10 atm, or in the presence of a hydrogendonor such as formic acid, ammonium formate, cyclohexene, or hydrazinehydrate. The reaction is typically completed in about 1 to about 12hours. The catalytic hydrogenation reducing agent is typically used inan amount of about 0.1 to about 40 wt %, and preferably about 1 to about20 wt %, based on the compound of Formula (1d).

In the reaction of the compound of Formula (1d) and the compound ofFormula (8), the compound of Formula (8) is typically used in an amountof at least 1 mole, and preferably 1 to 5 moles, per mole of thecompound of Formula (1d).

The compound of Formula (8) may also be a hydrated compound wherein awater molecule is attached to a carbonyl group.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁶, R⁷, X_(A), X_(B), A¹, X¹, Y¹ and Y² are thesame as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (1d) with the compound ofFormula (9) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compound ofFormula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

Alternatively, the reaction of the compound of Formula (1d) with thecompound of Formula (9) can be performed by the known “Ullmanncondensation” etc. The reaction can be preferably adopted especiallywhen X_(B) is a bond and R⁷ is aryl or heterocyclic (especiallyunsaturated heterocyclic) group optionally substituted. For example, thereaction can be carried out in a solvent (e.g., toluene, tetrahydrofuran(THF), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) anddimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)), in the presence of copper compound (e.g.,copper oxides, copper halides such as copper iodide), a basic compound(e.g., sodium tert-butoxide, K3PO4 and Cs2CO3), and if necessary aphosphine (e.g., triphenylphosphine, xantphos, tri-tert-butylphosphine,2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl(BINAP), tetrafluoroborate,N,N′-dimethylethylenediamine, and L-proline).

The reaction temperature is not limited, and the reaction is usuallycarried out at ambient temperature, under warming or under heating.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (10) with the compound ofFormula (3) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (1d) with the compound ofFormula (8) shown in Reaction Formula 5 above.

wherein R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, A¹, X¹, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; andR^(1a) is lower alkyl.

Examples of “lower alkyl” represented by R^(1a) include linear orbranched alkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, and sec-butyl.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (1g) with the compound ofFormula (11) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compoundof Formula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

In this reaction, when R⁴ is hydrogen in the compound of Formula (1g), acompound may be obtained wherein the 1- and 5-positions of thebenzodiazepine skeleton are simultaneously replaced by the group R^(1a).

wherein R^(1a), R⁴, R⁵, A¹, X¹, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (1i) with the compound ofFormula (11) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compoundof Formula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

In this reaction, when R⁴ is hydrogen in the compound of Formula (1i), acompound may be obtained wherein the 1-, 3-, and 5-positions of thebenzodiazepine skeleton are simultaneously replaced by the group R^(1a).

wherein R¹, R⁴, R⁵, A¹, X¹, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; and R^(2a)is lower alkyl.

Examples of “lower alkyl” represented by R^(2a) include linear orbranched alkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, and sec-butyl.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (1k) with the compound ofFormula (11) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compoundof Formula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

In this reaction, when R¹ and/or R⁴ is hydrogen in the compound ofFormula (1k), a compound may be obtained wherein the 1-, 3-, and5-positions of the benzodiazepine skeleton are simultaneously replacedby the group R^(2a).

wherein R², R³, R⁴, R^(1a), X¹, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; R⁹ islower alkoxy; and R¹⁰ is lower alkoxycarbonyl.

Examples of “lower alkoxy” represented by R⁹ include linear or branchedalkoxy groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methoxy, and ethoxy.Examples of “lower alkoxycarbonyl” represented by R¹⁰ include (C₁₋₆alkoxy) carbonyl groups, such as methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl.

In the reaction of the compound of Formula (13) with the compound ofFormula (14), the compound of Formula (13) is reacted with thecarboxylic acid compound of Formula (14) through a general amide bondformation reaction. Conditions for known amide bond formation reactionscan be easily employed in this amide formation reaction. For example,the following reaction methods can be employed: (i) a mixed acidanhydride method, in which Carboxylic Acid (14) is reacted with an alkylhalocarboxylate to form a mixed acid anhydride, which is then reactedwith Amine (13); (ii) an active ester method, in which Carboxylic Acid(14) is converted to an activated ester such as a phenyl ester,p-nitrophenyl ester, N-hydroxysuccinimide ester, or1-hydroxybenzotriazole ester, or to an activated amide withbenzoxazoline-2-thione, and the activated ester or amide is reacted withAmine (13); (iii) a carbodiimide method, in which Carboxylic Acid (14)is subjected to a condensation reaction with Amine (13) in the presenceof an activating agent such as dicyclohexylcarbodiimide,1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide (WSC), orcarbonyldiimidazole; and (iv) other methods, for example, a method inwhich Carboxylic Acid (14) is converted to a carboxylic anhydride usinga dehydrating agent such as acetic anhydride, and the carboxylicanhydride is reacted with Amine (13), a method in which an ester ofCarboxylic Acid (14) with a lower (C₁₋₆) alcohol is reacted with Amine(13) at a high pressure and a high temperature, and a method in which anacid halide of Carboxylic Acid (14), i.e., a carboxylic acid halide, isreacted with Amine (13).

Generally, the mixed acid anhydride method (i) is performed in asolvent, in the presence or absence of a basic compound. Any solventsused for conventional mixed acid anhydride methods are usable. Specificexamples of usable solvents include halogenated hydrocarbons such aschloroform, dichloromethane, dichloroethane, and carbon tetrachloride;aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and xylene; ethers suchas diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, anddimethoxyethane; esters such as methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, andisopropyl acetate; aprotic polar solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide,dimethylsulfoxide, and hexamethylphosphoric triamide; and mixturesthereof.

Examples of usable basic compounds include organic bases such astriethylamine, trimethylamine, pyridine, dimethylaniline,N-ethyldiisopropylamine, dimethylaminopyridine, N-methylmorpholine,1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN),1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) and1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO); inorganic bases, for example,carbonates such as sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodiumhydrogencarbonate, and potassium hydrogencarbonate; metal hydroxidessuch as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and calcium hydroxide;potassium hydride; sodium hydride; potassium; sodium; sodium amide; andmetal alcoholates such as sodium methylate and sodium ethylate.

Examples of alkyl halocarboxylates usable in the mixed acid anhydridemethod include methyl chloroformate, methyl bromoformate, ethylchloroformate, ethyl bromoformate, and isobutyl chloroformate. In thismethod, Carboxylic Acid (14), an alkyl halocarboxylate, and Amine (13)are preferably used in equimolar amounts, but each of the alkylhalocarboxylate and Carboxylic Acid (14) can also be used in an amountof about 1 to about 1.5 moles per mole of Amine (13).

The reaction is typically performed at about −20 to about 150° C., andpreferably at about 10 to about 50° C., typically for about 5 minutes toabout 30 hours, and preferably for about 5 minutes to about 25 hours.

Method (iii), in which a condensation reaction is performed in thepresence of an activating agent, can be performed in a suitable solventin the presence or absence of a basic compound. Solvents and basiccompounds usable in this method include those mentioned hereinafter assolvents and basic compounds usable in the method in which a carboxylicacid halide is reacted with Amine (13) mentioned above as one of theother methods (iv). A suitable amount of activating agent is typicallyat least 1 mole, and preferably 1 to 5 moles per mole of Compound (13).When WSC is used as an activating agent, the addition of1-hydroxybenzotriazol to the reaction system allows the reaction toproceed advantageously. The reaction is typically performed at about −20to about 180° C., and preferably at about 0 to about 150° C., and istypically completed in about 5 minutes to about 90 hours.

When the method in which a carboxylic acid halide is reacted with Amine(13), mentioned above as one of the other methods (iv), is employed, thereaction is performed in the presence of a basic compound in a suitablesolvent. Examples of usable basic compounds include a wide variety ofknown basic compounds, such as those for use in the Schotten-Baumannreaction described above. In addition to those usable in the mixed acidanhydride method, usable solvents include alcohols such as methanol,ethanol, isopropanol, propanol, butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, ethylcellosolve, and methyl cellosolve; acetonitrile; pyridine; acetone; andwater. The ratio of the carboxylic acid halide to Amine (13) is notlimited, and can be suitably selected from a wide range. It is typicallysuitable to use, for example, at least about 1 mole, and preferablyabout 1 to about 5 moles of the carboxylic acid halide per mole of Amine(13). The reaction is typically performed at about −20 to about 180° C.,and preferably at about 0 to about 150° C., and is typically completedin about 5 minutes to about 30 hours.

The amide bond formation reaction shown in Reaction Formula 11 can alsobe performed by reacting Carboxylic Acid (14) with Amine (13) in thepresence of a phosphorus compound serving as a condensing agent, such astriphenylphosphine, diphenylphosphinyl chloride,phenyl-N-phenylphosphoramide chloridate, diethyl chlorophosphate,diethyl cyanophosphate, diphenylphosphoric azide,bis(2-oxo-3-oxazolidinyl)phosphinic chloride, or the like.

The reaction is performed in the presence of a solvent and a basiccompound usable for the method in which a carboxylic acid halide isreacted with Amine (13), typically at about −20 to about 150° C., andpreferably at about 0 to about 100° C., and is typically completed inabout 5 minutes to about 30 hours. It is suitable to use each of thecondensing agent and Carboxylic Acid (14) in amounts of at least about 1mole, and preferably about 1 to about 2 moles, per mole of Amine (13).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (15) to the compound ofFormula (16) can be performed by, for example, [1] reducing the compoundof Formula (15) in a suitable solvent using a catalytic hydrogenationreducing agent, or [2] reducing the compound of Formula (15) in asuitable inert solvent using a reducing agent such as a mixture of anacid with a metal or metal salt, a mixture of a metal or metal salt withan alkali metal hydroxide, sulfide, or ammonium salt.

When Method [1] in which a catalytic hydrogenation reducing agent isused, examples of usable solvents are water; acetic acid; alcohols suchas methanol, ethanol and isopropanol; hydrocarbons such as n-hexane andcyclohexane; ethers such as dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether anddiethylene glycol dimethyl ether; esters such as ethyl acetate andmethyl acetate; aprotic polar solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide;and mixtures thereof. Examples of usable catalytic hydrogenationreducing agents include palladium, palladium black, palladium carbon,platinum carbon, platinum, platinum black, platinum oxide, copperchromite, and Raney nickel. The reducing agent is typically used in anamount of about 0.02 times to about equal to the weight of the compoundof Formula (15). The reaction temperature is typically about −20 toabout 150° C., and preferably about 0 to about 100° C. The hydrogenpressure is typically about 1 to 10 atm. The reaction is typicallycompleted in about 0.5 to about 100 hours. An acid such as hydrochloricacid may be added to the reaction.

When Method [2] above is used, a mixture of iron, zinc, tin, or tin (II)chloride, with a mineral acid such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuricacid; or a mixture of iron, iron (II) sulfate, zinc, or tin, with analkali metal hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide, a sulfide such asammonium sulfide, aqueous ammonia solution, or an ammonium salt such asammonium chloride, can be used as a reducing agent. Examples of inertsolvents are water; acetic acid; alcohols such as methanol and ethanol;ethers such as dioxane; and mixtures thereof. Conditions for thereduction reaction can be suitably selected according to the reducingagent to be used. For example, when a mixture of tin (II) chloride andhydrochloric acid is used as a reducing agent, the reaction isadvantageously performed at about 0 to about 150° C. for about 0.5 toabout 10 hours. A reducing agent is used in an amount of at least 1mole, and preferably about 1 to 5 moles, per mole of the compound ofFormula (15).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (16) to the compound ofFormula (17) is performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (13) with the compound ofFormula (14).

The reaction of the compound of Formula (17) with the compound ofFormula (11) is performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (1g) with the compound ofFormula (11) in Reaction Formula 8.

wherein R¹, R^(2a), R⁴, R⁹, X¹, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (19) with the compound ofFormula (12) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compoundof Formula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

When R¹ and/or R⁴ is hydrogen in the reaction of the compound of Formula(19) with the compound of Formula (12), the hydrogen atom may bereplaced with R^(2a).

The compound of Formula (18) can also be produced according to theprocess shown in the following Reaction Formula 13.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁹, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (20) with the compound ofFormula (21) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (13) with the compoundof Formula (14) shown in Reaction Formula 11 above.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁹, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; and Tf istrifluoromethanesulfonyl (CF₃SO₂—).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (18) to the compound ofFormula (22) can be performed in a suitable solvent in the presence ofan acid.

Examples of solvents include water; lower (C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, and isopropanol; ethers such as dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, and diethylether; halogenated hydrocarbons such asdichloromethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; polar solventssuch as acetonitrile; and mixtures thereof. Examples of acids includemineral acids such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrobromicacid; aliphatic acids such as formic acid and acetic acid; sulfonicacids such as p-toluenesulfonic acid; Lewis acids such as boronfluoride, aluminium chloride, and boron tribromide; iodides such assodium iodide and potassium iodide; and mixtures of these iodides andLewis acids.

The reaction is performed typically at about 0 to about 200° C., andpreferably at about 0 to about 150° C., and is typically completed inabout 0.5 to about 25 hours. The amount of acid is typically about 1 toabout 10 moles, and preferably about 1 to about 2 moles, per mole of thecompound of Formula (18).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (22) to the compound ofFormula (23) is performed by reacting the compound of Formula (22) withtrifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride in a suitable solvent, in thepresence or absence of a basic compound.

Examples of solvents include ethers such as dioxane, tetrahydrofuran,and diethylether; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane,chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; polar solvents such asacetonitrile; and mixtures thereof. Examples of basic compounds includeorganic bases such as triethylamine, trimethylamine, pyridine,dimethylaniline, N-ethyldiisopropylamine, dimethylaminopyridine,N-methylmorpholine, 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN),1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU), and1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO).

The reaction temperature is not limited, and the reaction is usuallycarried out under conventional conditions.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, Tf, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; M is ametal, for example, Na, K, Ag, Zu, Cu, and the like; and X is a positivenumber.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (23) to the compound ofFormula (4) can be performed by reacting the compound of Formula (23)with a cyano metal in a suitable solvent, in the presence of a catalyst.

Examples of metal cyanides (M(CN)_(x)) include sodium cyanide, potassiumcyanide, silver cyanide, zinc cyanide, and cuprous cyanide.

Examples of solvents usable in this reaction include water; aromatichydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and xylene; ethers such asdiethylether, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, 2-methoxyethanol, monoglyme, anddiglyme; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane,dichloroethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; lower (C₁₋₆)alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, butanol, tert-butanol,and ethylene glycol; aliphatic acids such as acetic acid; esters such asethyl acetate and methyl acetate; ketones such as acetone and methylethyl ketone; acetonitrile; pyridine; dimethyl sulfoxide;N,N-dimethylformamide; hexamethylphosphoric triamide; and mixturesthereof.

Examples of catalysts include palladium compounds such astetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0);dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II); andtris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium (0).

A ligand such as 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene or zinc dust maybe added, as required, in order to promote the reaction.

The catalyst can be typically used in an amount of 0.01 to 1 mole, andpreferably 0.01 to 0.5 moles, per mole of the compound of Formula (23).

The metal cyanide can be typically used in an amount of at least 1 mole,and preferably 1 to 3 moles, per mole of the compound of Formula (23).

The reaction is typically performed at room temperature to 200° C., andpreferably at about room temperature to about 150° C. The reaction istypically completed in about 1 hour to about 1 week.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (4) to the compound ofFormula (10) is performed in a suitable solvent, in the presence of areducing agent.

Examples of solvents include aliphatic acids such as formic acid; etherssuch as dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, and diethylene glycoldimethyl ether; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, andxylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane,dichloroethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; and mixturesthereof.

Examples of reducing agents include alkylaluminum hydrides such asdiisobutylaluminum hydride; and Raney nickel. The reducing agent istypically used in an amount at least equal to, and preferably from anequal weight to 5 times the weight of the compound of Formula (4).

The reaction is typically performed at room temperature to 200° C., andpreferably at about room temperature to about 150° C. The reaction istypically completed in about 0.5 to about 20 hours.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, Tf, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; and R¹¹ islower alkyl.

Examples of “lower alkyl” represented by R¹¹ include linear or branchedalkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, and ethyl.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (23) and the compound ofFormula (24) to the compound of Formula (25) can be performed in asuitable solvent, in the presence of a catalyst.

Examples of usable solvents include water; aromatic hydrocarbons such asbenzene, toluene, and xylene; ethers such as diethylether,tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, 2-methoxyethanol, monoglyme, and diglyme;halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, dichloroethane,chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; lower (C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, isopropanol, butanol, tert-butanol, and ethyleneglycol; aliphatic acids such as acetic acid; esters such as ethylacetate and methyl acetate; ketones such as acetone and methyl ethylketone; acetonitrile; pyridine; dimethyl sulfoxide;N,N-dimethylformamide; hexamethylphosphorictriamide; and mixturesthereof.

Preferable as the catalyst are palladium compounds, for example,tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0);dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II); and the like. Thecatalyst is typically used in an amount of about 0.01 to about 1 mole,and preferably about 0.01 to about 0.5 moles, per mole of the compoundof Formula (23).

Further, a basic compound such as triethylamine, pyridine, may be added,as required.

The reaction temperature is not limited, and the reaction is usuallycarried out under conventional conditions.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (25) to the compound ofFormula (26) can be performed by catalytic reduction of the compound ofFormula (25) in a suitable solvent in a hydrogen atmosphere.

Known hydrogenolysis methods can be widely employed in hydrogenolysis.Examples of such hydrogenolysis methods include chemical reduction andcatalytic reduction.

Catalysts suitable for use in catalytic reduction include platinumcatalysts, such as platinum plates, spongy platinum, platinum black,colloid platinum, platinum oxide, and platinum wires; palladiumcatalysts, such as spongy palladium, palladium black, palladium oxide,palladium carbon, palladium/barium sulfate, and palladium/bariumcarbonate; nickel catalysts, such as reduced nickel, nickel oxide, andRaney nickel; cobalt catalysts, such as reduced cobalt and Raney cobalt;and iron catalysts, such as reduced iron.

The amount of the catalyst used for catalytic reduction is not limited,and may be an amount generally used.

The reaction temperature is typically 0 to 120° C., preferably roomtemperature to about 100° C., and more preferably room temperature to80° C. The reaction time is typically 30 minutes to 24 hours, preferably30 minutes to 10 hours, and more preferably 30 minutes to 4 hours.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (26) to the compound ofFormula (5) can be performed by hydrolysis of the compound (26).

This hydrolytic reaction is performed in a suitable solvent or withoutany solvent, in the presence of an acid or basic compound.

Examples of solvents include water; lower (C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, isopropanol, and tert-butanol; ketones such asacetone and methyl ethyl ketone; ethers such as diethylether, dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, monoglyme, and diglyme; aliphatic acids such as aceticacid and formic acid; esters such as methyl acetate and ethyl acetate;halogenated hydrocarbons such as chloroform, dichloromethane,dichloroethane, and carbon tetrachloride; dimethyl sulfoxide;N,N-dimethylformamide; hexamethylphosphoric triamide; and mixturesthereof.

Examples of acids include mineral acids such as hydrochloric acid,sulfuric acid, and hydrobromic acid; and organic acids such as formicacid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, andlike sulfonic acids. These acids may be used singly or in a combinationof two or more.

Examples of basic compounds include carbonates such as sodium carbonate,potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, and potassiumhydrogencarbonate; and metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide. Thesebasic compounds can be used singly or in a combination of two or more.

The hydrolytic reaction advantageously proceeds typically at about 0 toabout 200° C., and preferably at about 0 to about 150° C. The reactionis typically completed in about 10 minutes to about 30 hours.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, Tf, Y¹ and Y² are the same as above; and A^(1b)is lower alkylene.

Examples of “lower alkylene” represented by A^(1b) include alkylenegroups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, such as methylene, ethylene,trimethylene, and tetramethylene.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (23) and the compound ofFormula (27) to the compound of Formula (28) can be performed in asuitable solvent, in the presence of a copper halide and a palladiumcatalyst.

Examples of solvents include ketones such as acetone and methyl ethylketone; ethers such as diethylether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran,monoglyme, and diglyme; aliphatic acids such as acetic acid and formicacid; esters such as methyl acetate and ethyl acetate; halogenatedhydrocarbons such as chloroform, dichloromethane, dichloroethane, andcarbon tetrachloride; dimethyl sulfoxide; N,N-dimethylformamide;hexamethylphosphoric triamide; and mixtures thereof.

Examples of copper halides include copper (I) chloride, copper (I)bromide, and copper (I) iodide.

Examples of palladium catalysts include palladium compounds such astetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0); anddichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II).

A basic compound may be added, as required. Examples of basic compoundsinclude triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, pyridine, anddiethylamine. The basic compound can be typically used in an amount of0.01 to 10 mole, and preferably 0.01 to 1 moles, per mole of thecompound of Formula (23).

The reaction advantageously proceeds typically at about 0 to about 200°C., and preferably at about 0 to about 180° C. The reaction is typicallycompleted in about 10 minutes to about 30 hours.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (28) to the compound ofFormula (7) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction converting the compound of Formula (25) to the compoundof Formula (26) shown in Reaction Formula 16 above.

wherein R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, X_(A), X_(B), and X¹ are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (3a) with the compound ofFormula (8) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (1d) with the compound ofFormula (8) shown in Reaction Formula 5 above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (3a) with the compound ofFormula (9) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compound ofFormula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

The compound of Formula (3), which is used as a starting material, canbe easily prepared by the process shown in the following reactionformula.

wherein R^(7b) is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group optionallyhaving one or more substituents; andX_(B1) is lower alkylene.

Examples of R^(7b) include, among groups represented by the group R⁷mentioned above, groups obtained by removing hydrogen from saturated orunsaturated, monocyclic or polycyclic, heterocyclic compounds having anN—H bond, and groups optionally having one or more substituents.

Examples of “lower alkylene” represented by X_(B1) include alkylenegroups with 2 to 4 carbon atoms, such as ethylene and trimethylene.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (29) with the compound ofFormula (30) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) and the compoundof Formula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (31) to the compound ofFormula (3d) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction converting the compound of Formula (7) to thecompound of Formula (1c) shown in Reaction Formula 4 above.

wherein R^(7b) is the same as above; X_(B2) is lower alkylene; and R¹²and R¹³ are each independently lower alkyl, or R¹² and R¹³ are linked toform lower alkylene.

Examples of “lower alkyl” represented by R¹² and R¹³ include linear orbranched alkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl,and n-propyl. Examples of “lower alkylene” formed by R¹² and R¹³ whenthey are linked include alkylene groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, suchas methylene, ethylene, trimethylene, and tetramethylene.

Examples of “lower alkylene” represented by X_(B2) include alkylenegroups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methylene, ethylene,trimethylene, and tetramethylene.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (29) with the compound ofFormula (32) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) and the compoundof Formula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (33) to the compound ofFormula (8a) can be performed by hydrolysis of the compound (33).

This hydrolytic reaction is performed in a suitable solvent or withoutany solvent, in the presence of an acidic compound.

Examples of solvents include water; lower (C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, isopropanol, and tert-butanol; ketones such asacetone and methyl ethyl ketone; ethers such as diethylether, dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, monoglyme, and diglyme; aliphatic acids such as aceticacid and formic acid; esters such as methyl acetate and ethyl acetate;halogenated hydrocarbons such as chloroform, dichloromethane,dichloroethane, and carbon tetrachloride; dimethyl sulfoxide;N,N-dimethylformamide; hexamethylphosphoric triamide; and mixturesthereof.

Examples of acids include mineral acids such as hydrochloric acid,sulfuric acid, and hydrobromic acid; and organic acids such as formicacid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid,pyridinium p-toluenesulfonic acid (PPTS), and like sulfonic acids. Theseacids may be used singly or in a combination of two or more.

The hydrolytic reaction advantageously proceeds typically at about 0 toabout 100° C., and preferably at about 0 to about 80° C. The reaction istypically completed in about 10 minutes to about 30 hours.

wherein A^(1b) is the same as above; and Ms is methanesulfonyl(CH₃SO₂—).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (34) to the compound ofFormula (35) is performed by methanesulfonylation (mesylation) of thecompound of Formula (34) using a conventional method. Typically, thecompound of Formula (35) can be produced by reacting the compound ofFormula (34) with trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride in a suitablesolvent (e.g., dichloromethane), in the presence of a basic compound(e.g., triethylamine).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (35) to the compound ofFormula (36) is performed by iodination of the compound of Formula (35)with an iodinating agent such as sodium iodide, in a suitable solvent(e.g., acetone).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (36) to the compound ofFormula (27) can be performed by reacting the compound of Formula (36)with potassium phthalimide in a suitable solvent (e.g.,N,N-dimethylformamide).

Alternatively, the compound of Formula (27) can be directly produced byreacting the compound of Formula (34) with phthalimide under theMitsunobu reaction conditions (e.g., using diethyl azodicarboxylate(DEAD) and triphenylphosphine).

The compound of Formula (1) according to the present invention and thestarting materials thereof can be produced using a known or conventionalsynthetic method other than the production method described above.

In addition, compounds in the form in which a solvate (for example, ahydrate, ethanolate, etc.) was added to the starting material compoundsand object compounds shown in each of the reaction formulae are includedin each of the formulae.

The compound of Formula (1) according to the present invention includesstereoisomers and optical isomers.

The starting material compounds and object compounds represented by eachof the reaction formulae can be used in an appropriate salt form.

Each of the object compounds obtained according to the above reactionformulae can be isolated and purified from the reaction mixture by, forexample, after cooling the reaction mixture, performing an isolationprocedure such as filtration, concentration, extraction, etc., toseparate a crude reaction product, and then subjecting the crudereaction product to a general purification procedure such as columnchromatography, recrystallization, etc.

Among the compounds of the present invention, those having a basic groupor groups can easily form salts with common pharmaceutically acceptableacids. Examples of such acids include hydrochloric acid, hydrobromicacid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid and other inorganicacids, methansulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, acetic acid, citricacid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, lactic acidand other organic acids, etc.

Among the compounds of the present invention, those having an acidicgroup or groups can easily form salts by reacting with pharmaceuticallyacceptable basic compounds. Examples of such basic compounds includesodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, potassiumhydrogencarbonate, etc.

In the compound of the present invention, one or more atoms can besubstituted with one or more isotopic atoms. Examples of the isotopicatoms include deuterium (²H), tritium (³H), ¹³C, ¹⁴N, ¹⁸O, etc.

The following is an explanation of pharmaceutical preparationscomprising the compound of the present invention as an activeingredient.

Such pharmaceutical preparations are obtained by formulating thecompound of the present invention into general pharmaceuticalpreparations, using typically employed diluents or excipients such asfillers, extenders, binders, wetting agents, disintegrants, surfactants,lubricants, etc.

The form of such pharmaceutical preparations can be selected fromvarious forms according to the purpose of therapy. Typical examplesinclude tablets, pills, powders, solutions, suspensions, emulsions,granules, capsules, suppositories, injections (solutions, suspensions,etc.) and the like.

To form tablets, any of various known carriers can be used, including,for example, lactose, white sugar, sodium chloride, glucose, urea,starch, calcium carbonate, kaolin, crystalline cellulose and otherexcipients; water, ethanol, propanol, simple syrup, glucose solutions,starch solutions, gelatin solutions, carboxymethylcellulose, shellac,methylcellulose, potassium phosphate, polyvinylpyrrolidone and otherbinders; dry starch, sodium alginate, agar powder, laminaran powder,sodium hydrogencarbonate, calcium carbonate, aliphatic acid esters ofpolyoxyethylenesorbitan, sodium laurylsulfate, stearic acidmonoglyceride, starch, lactose and other disintegrants; white sugar,stearin, cacao butter, hydrogenated oils and other disintegrationinhibitors; quaternary ammonium base, sodium lauryl sulfate and otherabsorption promoters; glycerin, starch and other wetting agents; starch,lactose, kaolin, bentonite, colloidal silicic acid and other adsorbents;purified talc, stearates, boric acid powder, polyethylene glycol andother lubricants; etc.

Such tablets may be coated with general coating materials as required,to prepare, for example, sugar-coated tablets, gelatin-coated tablets,enteric-coated tablets, film-coated tablets, double- or multi-layeredtablets, etc.

To form pills, any of various known carriers can be used, including, forexample, glucose, lactose, starch, cacao butter, hydrogenated vegetableoils, kaolin, talc and other excipients; gum arabic powder, tragacanthpowder, gelatin, ethanol and other binders; laminaran, agar and otherdisintegrants; etc.

To form suppositories, any of various known carriers can be used,including, for example, polyethylene glycol, cacao butter, higheralcohols, esters of higher alcohols, gelatin, semisynthetic glycerides,etc.

To form an injection, a solution, emulsion or suspension is sterilizedand preferably made isotonic with blood. Any of various known widelyused diluents can be employed to prepare the solution, emulsion orsuspension. Examples of such diluents include water, ethanol, propyleneglycol, ethoxylated isostearyl alcohol, polyoxylated isostearyl alcohol,aliphatic acid esters of polyoxyethylene sorbitan, etc. In this case,the pharmaceutical preparation may contain sodium chloride, glucose orglycerin in an amount sufficient to prepare an isotonic solution, andmay contain general solubilizers, buffers, analgesic agents, etc., andfurther, if necessary, coloring agents, preservatives, flavors,sweetening agents, etc., and/or other medicines.

The proportion of the compound of the present invention in thepharmaceutical preparation is not limited and can be suitably selectedfrom a wide range. It is typically preferable that the pharmaceuticalpreparation contain the compound of the present invention in aproportion of 1 to 70 wt. %.

The route of administration of the pharmaceutical preparation accordingto the present invention is not limited, and the preparation can beadministered by a route suitable for the form of the preparation, thepatient's age and sex, the conditions of the disease, and otherconditions.

For example, tablets, pills, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, granulesand capsules are administered orally. Injections are intravenouslyadministered singly or as mixed with general injection transfusions suchas glucose solutions, amino acid solutions or the like, or singlyadministered intramuscularly, intracutaneously, subcutaneously orintraperitoneally, as required. Suppositories are administeredintrarectally.

The dosage of the pharmaceutical preparation is suitably selectedaccording to the method of use, the patient's age and sex, the severityof the disease, and other conditions, and is typically about 0.001 toabout 100 mg/kg body weight/day, and preferably 0.001 to 50 mg/kg bodyweight/day, in single or divided doses.

Since the dosage varies depending on various conditions, a dosagesmaller than the above range may be sufficient, or a dosage larger thanthe above range may be required.

When administered to the human body as a pharmaceutical, the compound ofthe present invention may be used concurrently with, or before or after,antithrombotics such as blood clotting inhibitors and antiplateletagents (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, etc.). Further, the present compoundmay be used concurrently with, or before or after, drugs for treatingchronic diseases, such as antihypertensive drugs (ACE inhibitors, betablockers, angiotensin II receptor antagonists), heart failure drugs(cardiotonic agents, diuretics), and diabetes treatment agents.

The compound of the present invention has potent blocking effects onhuman Kv1.5 and/or GIRK1/4 channels, and weak blocking effects on HERGchannels. Thus, the compound of the invention has characteristics as anatrial-selective K⁺ channel-blocking agent.

Therefore, the compound of the invention can be used as apharmacologically active substance that is safer and provides a morepotent effect on the prolongation of the atrial refractory period thanconventional antiarrhythmic agents. The compound of the invention ispreferably used as a therapeutic agent for arrhythmia such as atrialfibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia (elimination ofarrhythmia and/or prevention of the occurrence of arrhythmia). Thecompound of the invention is particularly preferably used as atherapeutic agent for atrial fibrillation (defibrillation andmaintenance of sinus rhythm). The compound of the invention can also beused as a prophylactic agent for thromboembolism such as cerebralinfarction and as a therapeutic agent for heart failure.

The compound having potent blocking effects on both human Kv1.5 andhuman GIRK1/4 channels has more potent atrial refractory periodprolongation effects and is highly safe, compared to compoundsinhibiting either one of the channels. Furthermore, this compound hasgreater therapeutic effects on atrial fibrillation (defibrillation andmaintenance of sinus rhythm) than compounds inhibiting either one of thechannels. Therefore, the compound having potent blocking effects on boththe human Kv1.5 and human GIRK1/4 channels is particularly useful as atherapeutic agent for arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation, atrialflutter, and atrial tachycardia (termination of arrhythmia and/orprevention of the occurrence of arrhythmia). This compound isparticularly useful as a therapeutic agent for atrial fibrillation(defibrillation and maintenance of sinus rhythm).

2. Second Invention (Amino Compound)

The present inventors conducted extensive research to develop a compoundthat blocks the I_(Kur) current (Kv1.5 channel) and/or the I_(KA)C_(h)current (GIRK1/4 channel) potently and more selectively than other K⁺channels. As a result, the inventors found that a novel amino compoundrepresented by General Formula (1) below could be the desired compound.The present invention has been accomplished based on the above findings.

The present invention provides amino compounds, and pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising the amino compounds as summarized in items 1 to7 below.

Item 1. An amino compound represented by General Formula (1):

or a salt thereof,

-   wherein R¹ and R² are each independently hydrogen or organic group;    X_(A) and X_(B) are each independently a bond, alkylene, alkenylene,    —CO—, —SO₂—, or —CONH—, wherein each of the alkylene and alkenylene    chains can optionally contain one or more substituents selected from    the group consisting of —S—, —C(═S)—, —SO₂—, —CO—, —O—, —NH—, —CONH—    and —SO₂NH—, and the hydrogen atom (H) bonded to the nitrogen    atom (N) in X_(A) and X_(B) is optionally substituted with a    substituent selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    phenyl lower alkyl and phenyl;-   A¹ is lower alkylene optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl and oxo;-   R³ is (i) a heterocyclic group which is optionally substituted with    one or more substituents, or-   (ii) an aryl group substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo, lower alkyl, carboxyl,    halo-lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl lower alkyl, phenyl lower alkyl,    cyclo lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halo lower alkoxy, phenyl lower    alkoxy, phenoxy, cyano, hydroxyl, halogen, nitro, lower alkyl thio,    lower alkanoyl, lower alkoxy carbonyl, lower alkenyl, phenyl,    triazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrrolyl, benzo[d]oxazolyl,    benzo[d]thiazolyl and the group represented by General Formula (2):

wherein Y is a bond, lower alkylene, or —CO—; R⁴ and R⁵ are eachindependently hydrogen, lower alkyl, cyclo lower alkyl, phenyl, or loweralkanoyl; or R⁴ and R⁵ may be linked to form a ring together with theneighboring nitrogen, and the ring may optionally have one or moresubstituents.

Item 2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising an amino compoundrepresented by Formula (1) or a salt thereof according to Item 1, and apharmacologically acceptable carrier.

Item 3. A pharmaceutical composition according to Item 1 for preventingand/or treating arrhythmia.

Item 4. An amino compound represented by Formula (1) or a salt thereofaccording to Item 1 for use in the pharmaceutical composition.

Item 5. Use of an amino compound represented by Formula (1) or a saltthereof according to Item 1 as a pharmaceutical composition.

Item 6. Use of an amino compound represented by Formula (1) or a saltthereof according to Item 1 for the production of a pharmaceuticalcomposition.

Item 7. A method of preventing and/or treating arrhythmia, comprisingadministering to a patient an amino compound represented by Formula (1)or a salt thereof according to Item 1.

The groups represented by, or substituents of, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, A¹,X_(A), X_(B) and Y in the specification are described below.

The term “one or more” may be preferably 1 to 6, more preferably 1 to 3.

Examples of “lower alkyl” include linear or branched alkyl groups having1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl,n-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, sec-butyl, n-pentyl, neopentyl, n-hexyl,isohexyl, and 3-methylpentyl.

Examples of “alkylene” include linear or branched alkylene groups having1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as the following “lower alkylene”,heptamethylene, octamethylene, decamethylene, and dodecamethylene.

Examples of “lower alkylene” include linear or branched alkylene groupshaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methylene, ethylene, trimethylene,2-methyltrimethylene, 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene, 1-methyltrimethylene,methylmethylene, ethylmethylene, dimethylmethylene, tetramethylene,pentamethylene, and hexamethylene.

Examples of “alkenylene” include linear or branched alkenylene groupshaving 2 to 12 carbon atoms, such as the following “lower alkenylene”,heptenylene, octenylene, decenylene, and dodecenylene.

Examples of “lower alkenylene” include linear or branched alkylenealkenylene groups having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, such as ethenylene,propenylene, butenylene, pentenylene, and hexenylene.

Examples of “lower alkylidene” include linear or branched alkylidenegroups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methylidene, ethylidene,propylidene, and butylidene.

Examples of “cyclo lower alkyl” include linear or branched cyclo alkylhaving 3 to 8 carbon atoms, such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and cyclooctyl.

Examples of “lower alkoxy” include linear or branched alkoxy groupshaving 1 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such asmethoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy, n-butoxy, isobutoxy,tert-butoxy, sec-butoxy, n-pentyloxy, neopentyloxy, n-hexyloxy,isohexyloxy, and 3-methylpentyloxy.

Examples of “halogen” include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine.

Examples of “lower alkylenedioxy” include linear or branchedalkylenedioxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, such as methylenedioxy,ethylenedioxy, trimethylenedioxy, and tetramethylenedioxy.

Examples of “lower alkanoyl” include linear or branched alkanoyl groupshaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as formyl, acetyl, propionyl, butyryl,isobutyryl, pentanoyl, tert-butylcarbonyl, and hexanoyl.

Examples of “lower alkoxycarbonyl” include (linear or branched alkoxyhaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms)carbonyls, such as methoxycarbonyl,ethoxycarbonyl, propoxycarbonyl, butoxycarbonyl, isobutoxycarbonyl, andtert-butoxycarbonyl.

Examples of “aralkyl group” include lower alkyl group substituted withone or more aryl groups, such as benzyl and phenethyl.

Examples of “organic group” include lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, cyclolower alkyl, amino, lower alkyl thio, aryl, and heterocyclic group, eachof which is optionally substituted.

Examples of “aryl group” include monocyclic or polycyclic aryl groups,such as phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, naphthyl and tetrahydronaphthyl, indenyl,and dihydroindenyl.

Examples of “heterocyclic group” include saturated or unsaturatedmonocyclic or polycyclic heterocyclic groups containing at least onehetero atom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur andnitrogen. More preferable examples of heterocyclic groups include thefollowing (a) to (o):

(a) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atom(s), for example,pyrrolyl, pyrrolinyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridyl, and its N-oxide,pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazolyl (e.g.,4H-1,2,4-triazolyl, 1H-1,2,3-triazolyl, 2H-1,2,3-triazolyl, etc.),tetrazolyl (e.g., 1H-tetrazolyl, 2H-tetrazolyl, etc.), dihydrotriazinyl(e.g., 4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazinyl, 2,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazinyl, etc.),etc.;

(b) saturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atom(s), for example,azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperidyl, pyrazolidinyl,piperazinyl, 1,4-diazepanyl, etc.;

(c) saturated or unsaturated condensed 7- to 14-membered heterocyclicgroups containing 1 to 5 nitrogen atom(s), for example,decahydroquinolyl, indolyl, dihydroindolyl (e.g., 2,3-dihydroindolyl,etc.), isoindolyl, indolizinyl, benzimidazolyl, dihydrobenzimidazolyl(e.g., 2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]imidazolyl, etc.), quinolyl,dihydroquinolyl (e.g. 1,4-dihydroquinolyl, 1,2-dihydroquinolyl, etc.),tetrahydroquinolyl (1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl, etc.), isoquinolyl,dihydroisoquinolyl (e.g., 3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolyl,1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, etc.), tetrahydroisoquinolyl (e.g.,1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-isoquinolyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolyl, etc.),carbostyril, dihydrocarbostyril (e.g., 3,4-dihydrocarbostyril, etc.),indazolyl, benzotriazolyl (e.g. benzo[d][1,2,3]triazolyl, etc.),tetrazolopyridyl, tetrazolopyridazinyl (e.g.,tetrazolo[1,5-b]pyridazinyl, etc.), dihydrotriazolopyridazinyl,imidazopyridyl (e.g., imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl, imidazo[4,5-c]pyridyl,etc.,), naphthyridinyl, cinnolinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl,pyrazolopyridyl (e.g., pyrazolo[2,3-a]pyridyl, etc.)tetrahydropyridoindolyl (e.g.,2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[3,4-b]indolyl, etc.), etc.;

(d) saturated or unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or6-membered heteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s), forexample, furyl, tetrahydropyranyl (e.g., tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl, etc.),tetrahydrofuryl, etc.;

(e) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 3 oxygen atom(s), for example, benzofuryl,dihydrobenzofuryl (e.g. 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furyl, etc.), chromanyl,benzodioxanyl (e.g., 1,4-benzodioxanyl, etc.),benzodioxolyl(benzo[1,3]dioxolyl, etc.), etc.;

(f) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl (e.g.,1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,5-oxadiazolyl, etc.), etc.;

(g) saturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, morpholinyl, etc.;

(h) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), forexample, benzoxazolyl, benzoxadiazolyl, benzisoxazolyl,dihydrobenzoxazinyl (e.g., 2,3-dihydrobenz-1,4-oxazinyl, etc.),furopyridyl (e.g., furo[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl,furo[3,2-c]pyridyl, 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, furo[2,3-b]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]pyridyl, etc.), furopyrrolyl (e.g.,furo[3,2-b]pyrrolyl etc.) etc.;

(i) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, thiazolyl, 1,2-thiazolyl, thiazolinyl,thiadiazolyl (e.g., 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl,1,2,5-thiadiazolyl, 1,2,3-thiadiazolyl, etc.), isothiazolyl, etc.;

(j) saturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, thiazolidinyl, etc.;

(k) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing a sulfur atom, for example, thienyl,etc.;

(l) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 3 sulfur atom(s), for example, benzothienyl (e.g.benzo[b]thienyl), etc.;

(m) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), forexample, benzothiazolyl, benzo[d]isothiazolyl,2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, thienopyridyl (e.g.,thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl,thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl, 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl,thieno[2,3-b]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-b]pyridyl,4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, etc.), imidazothiazolyl (e.g.,imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, etc.), dihydroimidazothiazolyl (e.g.,2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, etc.), thienopyrazinyl (e.g.,thieno[2,3-b]pyrazinyl, etc.), etc.;

(n) saturated or unsaturated 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic spiro groupscontaining 1 to 2 nitrogen atom(s), for example, azaspiroundecanyl(e.g., 3-azaspiro[5.5]undecanyl), etc.; and

(o) saturated 7- to 12-membered hetero bicyclic groups containing 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, azabicyclooctanyl (e.g.,(1R,5S)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octanyl), etc;

wherein said heterocyclic group may be substituted by one or moresuitable substituents.

Substituents of “aryl group which is optionally substituted” representedby R¹ and R² are each independently one or more substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of:

-   (a1) cyano;-   (a2) hydroxyl;-   (a3) halogen;-   (a4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo, halogen,    hydroxyl, imidazolyl, morpholinyl, triazolyl and phenyl;-   (a5) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, amino,    lower alkyl amino and phenyl;-   (a6) pyridyl;-   (a7) thienyl;-   (a8) piperazinyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and    halo phenyl lower alkyl;-   (a9) phenyl;-   (a10) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl;-   (a11) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (a12) piperidyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (a13) furyl;-   (a14) carboxy;-   (a15) lower alkoxycarbonyl;-   (a16) amino optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, phenyl, lower    alkanoyl and lower alkylsulfonyl;-   (a17) lower alkylthio;-   (a18) triazolyl;-   (a19) imidazolyl;-   (a20) pyrrolidinyl optionally substituted with one or more oxos;-   (a21) lower alkylsulfonyl;-   (a22) lower alkylenedioxy optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (a23) nitro;-   (a24) oxazolyl;-   (a25) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (a26) lower alkanoyl;-   (a27) sulfo;-   (a28) carbamoyl optionally substituted with one or two lower alkyls;-   (a29) phenoxy;-   (a30) isoxazolyl;-   (a31) pyrrolyl;-   (a32) lower alkenyl;-   (a33) cyclo lower alkyl;-   (a34) benzo[d]oxazolyl; and-   (a35) oxo.

Substituents of “heterocyclic group which is optionally substituted”represented by R¹ and R² are each independently one or more substituentsselected from the group consisting of:

-   (h1) oxo;-   (h2) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, oxo,    phenyl amino, cyclo lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, pyridyl, mono- or    di-lower alkyl amino, hydroxyl, lower alkyl substituted isoxazolyl,    1,3-dioxolanyl, lower alkyl substituted piperidinyl, mono or di    lower alkyl amino, fulyl, imidazolyl, morpholinyl, lower alkyl    substituted 1,4-diazepanyl, phenyl thiazolyl, phenyl lower alkyl    tetrazolyl, lower alkyl tetrazolyl, quinolyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl,    2,3-dihydrobenzofuryl and benzodioxolyl;-   (h3) cyclo lower alkyl;-   (h4) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of pyridyl,    halo-lower alkoxy phenyl, halo phenyl, phenyl, and halo-lower alkyl    phenyl;-   (h5) aryl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, halo-lower alkyl,    lower alkoxy, halo lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyl, hydroxyl, halogen,    carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, amino, lower alkyl amino, and cyano;-   (h6) aralkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, halo-lower alkyl,    lower alkoxy, halo-lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyl, hydroxyl, halogen,    carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, amino, lower alkyl amino, cyano,    phenyl, and oxo, on the aryl and/or lower alkyl group of aralkyl;-   (h7) heterocyclic group optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    lower alkoxy, lower alkanoyl, hydroxyl, halogen, carboxy, lower    alkoxycarbonyl, amino, lower alkyl amino, cyano, phenyl, and oxo;-   (h8) hydroxyl;-   (h9) halogen;-   (h10) carboxy;-   (h11) lower alkanoyl;-   (h12) lower alkoxycarbonyl;-   (h13) lower alkylenedioxy;-   (h14) cyano;-   (h15) nitro;-   (h16) sulfo;-   (h17) amino optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, mono- or di-lower    alkyl amino lower alkyl, (lower alkyl)(phenyl)amino lower alkyl,    lower alkyl substituted phenoxy lower alkyl, phenyl lower alkyl,    cyclo lower alkyl lower alkyl, lower alkoxy phenyl lower alkyl,    lower alkyl phenyl lower alkyl, triazolyl lower alkyl, halo    substituted phenyl, halo-lower alkyl substituted phenyl, halo-lower    alkoxy substituted phenyl, piperazinyl lower alkyl carbonyl, phenyl    lower alkyl carbonyl and lower alkoxy dihydroindenyl;-   (h18) lower alkylthio;-   (h19) lower alkylsulfonyl;-   (h20) lower alkenyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyls;-   (h21) benzo[d][1,3]dioxolyl carbonyl;-   (h22) 2,3-dihydroindenyl;-   (h23) phenoxy substituted with one or more substituents selected    from the group consisting of halo-lower alkoxy and halogen;-   (h24) lower alkylidene substituted with one or more lower alkoxy    phenyls;

Substituents of “lower alkyl group which is optionally substituted”represented by R¹ and R² are each independently one or more substituentsselected from the group consisting of oxo and phenyl.

Substituents of “cyclo lower alkyl group which is optionallysubstituted” represented by R¹ and R² are each independently one or moresubstituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl phenyland phenyl.

Substituents of “amino group which is optionally substituted”represented by R¹ and R² are each independently one or more substituentsselected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl, andphenyl lower alkyl.

Substituents of “dihydroindenyl group which is optionally substituted”represented by R¹ and R² are each independently one or more oxos.

Preferable substituents represented by R¹ and R² are each independentlyselected from the group consisting of the following substituents (1) to(69):

-   (1) hydrogen;-   (2) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo and phenyl;-   (3) cyclo lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl    phenyl and phenyl;-   (4) phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of the following (4-1) to (4-25):-   (4-1) cyano;-   (4-2) hydroxyl;-   (4-3) halogen;-   (4-4) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,    imidazolyl, hydroxyl, triazolyl (e.g, 1,2,4-triazolyl) and    morpholinyl;-   (4-5) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of amino and lower    alkyl amino;-   (4-6) pyridyl;-   (4-7) thienyl;-   (4-8) piperazinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (4-9) phenyl;-   (4-10) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (4-11) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (4-12) piperidyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (4-13) furyl;-   (4-14) carboxy;-   (4-15) lower alkoxycarbonyl;-   (4-16) amino optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl    and lower alkylsulfonyl;-   (4-17) lower alkylthio;-   (4-18) triazolyl;-   (4-19) imidazolyl;-   (4-20) pyrrolidinyl optionally substituted with one or more oxos;-   (4-21) lower alkylsulfonyl;-   (4-22) lower alkylenedioxy optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (4-23) nitro;-   (4-24) oxazolyl;-   (4-25) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (4-26) phenoxy; and-   (4-27) carbamoyl optionally substituted with one or two lower    alkyls;-   (5) naphthyl;-   (6) furyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen, carboxy, sulfo, pyridyloxy, lower    alkoxycarbonyl, and phenyl;-   (7) thienyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower    alkylenedioxy, carboxy, halogen, pyridyl, lower alkoxy, lower    alkoxycarbonyl, oxazolyl, and furyl;-   (8) imidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of phenyl, lower alkyl, and    halogen;-   (9) pyrazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen, halogen, phenyl optionally substituted    with lower alkoxy, furyl, and thienyl;-   (10) oxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and phenyl;-   (11) isoxazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of phenyl, lower alkyl, thienyl,    and furyl;-   (12) thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with lower alkoxy, phenyl, and lower alkanoylamino;-   (13) pyrrolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower    alkoxycarbonyl;-   (14) triazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (15) pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen, oxo, hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, halogen,    pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl, thienyl, piperazinyl lower alkyl carbonyl    amino;-   (16) pyrimidinyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and    phenyl;-   (17) pyridazinyl;-   (18) pyrazinyl;-   (19) imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (20) thieno[2,3-b]pyrazinyl;-   (21) 2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl optionally substituted with    one or more phenyls;-   (22) benzothiazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (23) indolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl,    and halogen;-   (24) imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more    lower alkyls;-   (25) benzothienyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (26) benzimidazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower    alkyls;-   (27) 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furyl;-   (28) benzofuryl optionally substituted with one or more halogens;-   (29) indazolyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (30) furo[2,3-c]pyridyl or 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl, each of    which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower alkyl;-   (31) furo[3,2-c]pyridyl or 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, each of    which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo, lower alkyl optionally    substituted with halogen, halogen, furyl, pyridyl, and phenyl    optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from    the group consisting of amino and lower alkoxy;-   (32) thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl or 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, each    of which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo group and lower alkyl;-   (33) thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl or 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl, each    of which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower alkyl;-   (34) thieno[2,3-b]pyridyl;-   (35) benzo[1,3]dioxolyl optionally substituted with one or more    halogens;-   (36) benzisoxazolyl;-   (37) pyrazolo[2,3-a]pyridyl;-   (38) indolizinyl;-   (39) 2,3-dihydroindolyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo, lower alkyl,    and lower alkanoyl;-   (40) isoquinolyl or 1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, each of which is    optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from    the group consisting of lower alkyl, halogen, lower alkoxy and oxo;-   (41) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one    or more oxos;-   (42) 1,2-dihydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkoxy and    oxo;-   (43) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl optionally substituted with one or    more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and    lower alkoxy;-   (44) quinolyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of amino optionally substituted    with one or two lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, and oxo;-   (45) chromanyl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyls;-   (46) 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one    or more oxos;-   (47) 3,4-dihydroisoquinolyl optionally substituted with one or more    oxos;-   (48) naphthyridinyl;-   (49) 1,4-benzodioxanyl;-   (50) cinnolinyl;-   (51) quinoxalinyl;-   (52) 2,3-dihydrobenz-1,4-oxazinyl optionally substituted with one or    more substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl    and oxo;-   (53) 2,3-dihydroindenyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower    alkoxy;-   (54) amino optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl    and phenyl lower alkyl;-   (55) lower alkoxy;-   (56) lower alkylthio;-   (57) decahydroquinolyl;-   (58) piperazinyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of-   (58-1) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo, lower    alkoxy, 1,3-dioxolanyl, lower alkyl-substituted piperidyl, furyl,    imidazolyl, phenyl amino, phenyl-substituted thiazolyl, phenyl lower    alkyl-substituted tetrazolyl, lower alkyl-substituted tetrazolyl,    quinolyl, pyrrolyl, mono- or di-lower alkyl amino, pyridyl and    benzo[d][1,3]dioxolyl;-   (58-2) oxo;-   (58-3) halo-lower alkyl substituted phenyl amino;-   (58-4) cyclo lower alkyl;-   (58-5) 2,3-dihydroindenyl;-   (58-6) phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,    halo-lower alkyl and halo-lower alkoxy; and-   (58-7) phenyl lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen,    halo-lower alkyl, halo-lower alkoxy and pyridyl, on the benzene ring    and/or lower alkyl of phenyl lower alkyl;-   (59) 1,4-diazepanyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    pyridyl and morpholinyl lower alkyl;-   (60) piperidyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of:-   (60-1) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo, mono- or    di-lower alkylamino, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuryl and imidazolyl;-   (60-2) amino optionally substituted with one or two substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, halo-phenyl,    halo-lower alkoxy-substituted phenyl, mono- or di-lower alkyl amino    lower alkyl, lower alkyl-substituted phenoxy lower alkyl, phenyl    lower alkyl, phenyl lower alkyl carbonyl, cyclo lower alkyl lower    alkyl, lower alkoxy phenyl lower alkyl, 1,2,4-triazolyl lower alkyl,    pyridyl phenyl, (phenyl)(lower alkyl)amino lower alkyl, lower    alkoxy-substituted 2,3-dihydro-1H-indenyl and lower alkyl phenyl    lower alkyl;-   (60-3) lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of phenyl,    halo-phenyl, halo-lower alkoxy-substituted phenyl, halo-lower alkyl    substituted phenyl and pyridyl;-   (60-4) phenoxy optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of halogen, and halo-lower    alkoxy;-   (60-5) phenyl lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, oxo,    lower alkoxy and amino, on the benzene ring and/or lower alkyl of    phenyl lower alkyl;-   (60-6) lower alkoxy phenyl lower alkylidene;-   (60-7) phenyl imidazolyl;-   (60-8) phenyl morpholinyl; and-   (60-9) phenyl;-   (61) morpholinyl optionally substituted with one or more mono- or    di-lower alkyl amino-substituted piperidyl lower alkyls;-   (62) benzo[d][1,2,3]triazolyl optionally substituted with one or    more lower alkyls;-   (63) 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl;-   (64) 2,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrido[3,4-b]indolyl);-   (65) 3-azaspiro[5,5]undecanyl;-   (66) 8-azabicyclo[3,2,1]octanyl;-   (67) tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl;-   (68) furo[3,2-b]pyrrolyl optionally substituted with one or more    lower alkyls; and-   (69) tetrahydrofuryl.

Preferable examples of “aryl group which is optionally substituted” forR¹ and R² include the substituents (4), (5) and (53).

Preferable examples of “heterocyclic group which is optionallysubstituted” for R¹ and R² include the substituents (6) to (52) and (57)to (69).

Examples of X_(A) and X_(B) include a bond, lower alkylene, loweralkenylene, —CO—, —SO₂—, -lower alkylene-SO₂—, -lower alkylene-CO—,-lower alkenylene-CO—, -lower alkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —CO—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —O-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-,—CO-lower alkylene-CO—, —CO—NH-lower alkylene-, -lower alkylene-N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, -lower alkylene-N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-O—, -lower alkylene-NH-lower alkylene-, -loweralkylene-SO₂—NH-lower alkylene-, —N(lower alkyl)-CO-lower alkylene-,—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-CO—, —N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl)-lower alkylene-CO—,—NH—CO—, —NH—CO-lower alkylene-, —NH-lower alkylene-, —O-loweralkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —O-lower alkylene-CO—,—NH-lower alkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —S-loweralkylene-CO—N(lower alkyl)-lower alkylene-, —SO₂—N(lower alkyl)-loweralkylene-, —SO₂—NH-lower alkylene-, -lower alkenylene-CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, —N(phenyl)-lower alkylene-CO—N(loweralkyl)-lower alkylene-, and —CO-lower alkylene-O—CO—.

Either of the two bonds in X_(A) may be bonded to R¹ or N, and either ofthe two bonds in X_(B) may be bonded to R² or N.

Examples of “lower alkylene optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl and oxo”represented by A¹ are C₁₋₆ alkylene and —CO—C₁₋₆ alkylene-.

Examples of heterocyclic groups of “heterocyclic group which isoptionally substituted” represented by R³ include pyridyl, pyrazinyl,pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, quinolyl, 1,2-dihydroquinolyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl, isoquinolyl, 1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolyl, quinazolinyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxalinyl, indolyl, 2,3-dihydroindolyl, isoindolyl,1,3-dihydroisoindolyl, benzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzimidazolyl,benzo[d]isothiazolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazolyl,2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[f]1,4-thiazepinyl, 1,7-naphthyridinyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridinyl, benzo[d][1,3]dioxolyl,benzo[d]thiazolyl, benzo[d][1,3]oxathiolyl, 2H-chromenyl, 2H-pyranyl,benzofuryl, 3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]thiazinyl,2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[e][1,4]diazepinyl,2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[b]azepinyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]thiazolyl,2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]oxazolyl, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[c]azepinyl,2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,4]thiazepinyl, benzo[d]oxazolyl,benzo[d]isoxazolyl, benzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazolyl, 2H-pyranyl,3,4-dihydroisoquinolyl, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[f][1,4]oxazepinyl,1,2,3,5-tetrahydrobenzo[e][1,4]oxazepinyl,2,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenzo[b][1,4]oxazepinyl, dibenzo[b,d]furyl,9H-carbazolyl, benzo[c][1,2,5]oxadiazolyl,1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydrobenzo[b]azocinyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuryl,3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazinyl,2,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazinyl, and benzo[b]thiophenyl.

Examples of substituents of “substituted heterocyclic group” representedby R³ include the substituents (h1) to (h17) and (h20) to (h24), whichare mentioned as substituents of heterocyclic groups represented by R¹and R². Among these, preferable substituents are (h1), (h2), (h5), (h6),(h8), (h10), (h11), (h12) and (h20), and more preferable substituentsare (h1) and/or (h2).

Examples of aryl groups of “aryl group which is substituted” representedby R³ include those as defined above.

When R⁴ and R⁵ in General Formula (2) are linked to form a ring togetherwith the neighboring nitrogen, examples of the group —NR⁴R⁵ include thefollowing:

Each of the ring may optionally have one or more substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of oxo; lower alkyl; phenyl lower alkyl;halo-phenyl lower alkyl; and amino optionally substituted with one ormore substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,phenyl and halo-phenyl.

The amino compound of the present invention represented by GeneralFormula (1) or its salt can be readily produced by persons skilled inthe art using technical knowledge, based on the Examples and ReferenceExamples of the present specification. For example, the amino compoundor its salt can be produced according to the processes shown in thefollowing reaction formulae.

wherein R¹, R², R³, X_(A), X_(B) and A¹ are the same as above; and X¹ isa leaving group.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (3) with the compound of Formula(4) can be performed in a general inert solvent or without using anysolvent, in the presence or absence of a basic compound.

Examples of the leaving groups represented by X¹ include halogen atoms(e.g., chlorine, bromine, iodine, and like atoms), loweralkanesulfonyloxy (e.g., methanesulfonyloxy), halo substituted loweralkane sulfonyloxy (e.g., trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy), arylenesulfonyloxy (e.g., p-toluenesulfonyloxy, benzenesulfonyloxy), etc.

Examples of inert solvents include water; ethers such as dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, andethylene glycol dimethyl ether; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene,toluene, and xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane,dichloroethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; lower (C₁₋₆)alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol; ketones such asacetone and methyl ethyl ketone; polar solvents such asdimethylformamide (DMF), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), hexamethylphosphorictriamide, and acetonitrile; and mixtures thereof.

A wide variety of known basic compounds can be used as the basiccompound. Examples of usable basic compounds include inorganic bases,for example, alkali metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate, lithium carbonate, lithium hydrogencarbonate, sodiumhydrogencarbonate, and potassium hydrogencarbonate; alkali metals suchas sodium and potassium; sodium amide; sodium hydride; and potassiumhydride; and organic bases, for example, alkali metal alcoholates suchas sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium methoxide, and potassiumethoxide; triethylamine, tripropylamine, pyridine, quinoline,1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonene-5 (DBN), 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undecene-7(DBU), and 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO). These basic compoundscan be used singly or in a combination of two or more.

The above reaction may be performed by adding as a reaction acceleratoran alkali metal iodide such as potassium iodide or sodium iodide to thereaction system, as required.

The compound of Formula (4) is typically used in an amount of at least0.5 moles, and preferably about 0.5 to about 10 moles, per mole of thecompound of Formula (3).

The amount of basic compound is typically 0.5 to 10 moles, andpreferably 0.5 to 6 moles, per mole of the compound of Formula (3).

The reaction is typically performed at a temperature of 0 to 250° C.,and preferably 0 to 200° C., and is typically completed in about 1 toabout 80 hours.

wherein R¹, R², R³, X_(A) and A¹ are the same as above; and R^(2a) ishydrogen or lower alkyl.

Examples of lower alkyl groups represented by R^(2a) include linear orbranched alkyl groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, and isopropyl.

The reaction between the compound of Formula (1b) and the compound ofFormula (5) is performed, for example, in an inert solvent or suitablesolvent, in the presence of a reducing agent.

Examples of usable solvents include water; lower (C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, isopropanol, butanol, tert-butanol, and ethyleneglycol; aliphatic acids such as acetonitrile, formic acid, and aceticacid; ethers such as diethylether, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, monoglyme,and diglyme; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, dichloroethane,chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; and mixtures thereof.

Examples of reducing agents include aliphatic acids such as formic acid;aliphatic acid alkali metal salts such as sodium formate; hydridereducing agents such as sodium borohydride, sodium cyanoborohydride,sodium triacetoxyborohydride, sodium trimethoxyborohydride, and lithiumaluminium hydride; and mixtures thereof, or mixtures of aliphatic acidsor aliphatic acid alkali metal salts and hydride reducing agents; andcatalytic hydrogenation reducing agents such as palladium black,palladium carbon, platinum oxide, platinum black, and Raney nickel.

When an aliphatic acid such as formic acid, or an aliphatic acid alkalimetal salt such as sodium formate is used as a reducing agent, asuitable reaction temperature is typically about room temperature toabout 200° C., and preferably about 50 to about 150° C. The reaction istypically completed in about 10 minutes to about 10 hours. Preferably,the aliphatic acid or aliphatic acid alkali metal salt is used in largeexcess relative to the compound of Formula (1b).

When a hydride reducing agent is used, a suitable reaction temperatureis typically about −80 to about 100° C., and preferably about −80 toabout 70° C. The reaction is typically completed in about 30 minutes toabout 60 hours. The hydride reducing agent is typically used in anamount of about 1 to about 20 moles, and preferably about 1 to about 10moles, per mole of the compound of Formula (1b). Particularly whenlithium aluminium hydride is used as a hydride reducing agent, it ispreferable to use as a solvent an ether such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, monoglyme, and diglyme; or an aromatichydrocarbon such as benzene, toluene, or xylene. To the reaction systemof the reaction may be added an amine such as trimethylamine,triethylamine, or N-ethyldiisopropylamine; or a molecular sieve such asmolecular sieve 3A (MS-3A) or molecular sieve 4A (MS-4A).

When a catalytic hydrogenation reducing agent is used, the reaction istypically performed at about −30 to about 100° C., and preferably about0 to about 60° C., in a hydrogen atmosphere at typically aboutatmospheric pressure to about 20 atm, and preferably at aboutatmospheric pressure to about 10 atm, or in the presence of a hydrogendoner such as formic acid, ammonium formate, cyclohexene, or hydrazinehydrate. The reaction is typically completed in about 1 to about 12hours. The catalytic hydrogenation reducing agent is typically used inan amount of about 0.1 to about 40 wt %, and preferably about 1 to about20 wt %, based on the compound of Formula (1b).

In the reaction of the compound of Formula (1b) and the compound ofFormula (5), the compound of Formula (5) is typically used in an amountof at least 1 mole, and preferably 1 to 5 moles, per mole of thecompound of Formula (1b).

The compound of Formula (5) may also be a hydrated compound wherein awater molecule is attached to a carbonyl group.

wherein R¹, R², R³, X_(A), X_(B), A¹ and X¹ are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (1b) with the compound ofFormula (6) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (3) with the compound ofFormula (4) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

Alternatively, the reaction of the compound of Formula (1b) with thecompound of Formula (6) can be performed by the known “Ullmanncondensation”, “Palladium coupling reaction”, etc. The reaction can bepreferably adopted especially when X_(B) is a bond and R² is aryl orheterocyclic (especially unsaturated heterocyclic) group optionallysubstituted. For example, the reaction can be carried out in a solvent(e.g., toluene, tetrahydrofuran (THF), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF),N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)), in the presenceof transition metal compound (e.g., Pd(OAc)₂, Pd₂(dba)₃ and copperiodide), a basic compound (e.g., sodium tert-butoxide, K₃PO₄ andCs₂CO₃), and if necessary a phosphine (e.g., xantphos,tri-tert-butylphosphine,2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl(BINAP), tetrafluoroborate,N,N′-dimethylethylenediamine, and L-proline).

The reaction temperature is not limited, and the reaction is usuallycarried out at ambient temperature, under warming or under heating.

The compound of Formula (3), which is used as a starting material, canbe easily prepared by the process shown in the following reactionformula.

wherein R¹, R², R^(2a), X_(A), X_(B) and X¹ are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (3a) with the compound ofFormula (7) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (1b) with the compound ofFormula (5) shown in Reaction Formula 2 above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (3a) with the compound ofFormula (6) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (3) with the compound ofFormula (4) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

wherein R¹, R², R³, X_(A), X_(B) and A¹ are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (8) with the compound of Formula(9) can be performed by the known “Mitsunobu reaction” conditions (e.g.,using diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAD) and triphenylphosphine).

wherein R¹, R², R³, X_(A), X_(B), X¹ and A¹ are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (10) with the compound ofFormula (9) can be performed by the known O-alkylation reaction. Forexample, The reaction can be performed in the presence of an inertsolvent (e.g., DMF, THF, dioxane and acetonitrile) and in the presenceof a basic compound (e.g., K₂CO₃ and Cs₂CO₃).

The reaction temperature is not limited, and the reaction is usuallycarried out at ambient temperature, under warming or under heating.

wherein R¹, R², R³, X_(A) and X_(B) are the same as above; and A¹⁰ is adivalent residue which is obtained by removing —CH₂— from group A¹.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (3) with the compound of Formula(11) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as those forthe reaction of the compound of Formula (1b) with the compound ofFormula (5) shown in Reaction Formula 2 above,

wherein R³, X¹, X² and A¹ are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (9) with the compound of Formula(15) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as those forthe reaction of the compound of Formula (9) with the compound of Formula(10) shown in Reaction Formula 6 above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (9) with the compound of Formula(12) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as those forthe reaction of the compound of Formula (9) with the compound of Formula(10) shown in Reaction Formula 6 above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (4) with the compound of Formula(13) can be performed by the known N-alkylation reaction. For example,The reaction can be performed in the presence of an inert solvent (e.g.,DMF, THF, dioxane and acetonitrile) and in the presence of a basiccompound (e.g., K₂CO₃ and Cs₂CO₃).

The N-alkylation reaction temperature is not limited, and the reactionis usually carried out at ambient temperature, under warming or underheating.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (14) to the compound ofFormula (1e) can be performed by the known method. For example, Thereaction can be performed in the presence of hydrazine.

wherein R¹, R², X_(A), X_(B), X¹ and A¹ are the same as above; and P isa hydroxyl-protecting group and X² is a leaving group.

Examples of hydroxyl-protecting groups represented by P includetetrahydropyran-2-yl, methoxymethyl, benzyl.

Examples of the leaving groups represented by X² include halogen atoms(e.g., chlorine, bromine, iodine, and like atoms), loweralkanesulfonyloxy (e.g., methanesulfonyloxy), halo substituted loweralkane sulfonyloxy (e.g., trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy), arylenesulfonyloxy (e.g., p-toluenesulfonyloxy, benzenesulfonyloxy), etc.

When X¹ and X² are both halogen atoms, the halogen atom represented byX² is preferably one having an atomic number equal to or higher thanthat of the halogen atom represented by X¹.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (3) with the compound of Formula(12) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as those forthe reaction of the compound of Formula (3) with the compound of Formula(4) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (3) with the compound of Formula(17) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as those forthe reaction of the compound of Formula (3) with the compound of Formula(4) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (18) to the compound ofFormula (8) can be performed under the known deprotection methoddepending on the type of the protecting group (P).

The compound of Formula (1) according to the present invention and thestarting materials thereof can be produced using a known or conventionalsynthetic method other than the production method described above.

In addition, compounds in the form in which a solvate (for example, ahydrate, ethanolate, etc.) was added to the starting material compoundsand object compounds shown in each of the reaction formulae are includedin each of the formulae.

The compound of Formula (1) according to the present invention includesstereoisomers and optical isomers.

The starting material compounds and object compounds represented by eachof the reaction formulae can be used in an appropriate salt form.

Each of the object compounds obtained according to the above reactionformulae can be isolated and purified from the reaction mixture by, forexample, after cooling the reaction mixture, performing an isolationprocedure such as filtration, concentration, extraction, etc., toseparate a crude reaction product, and then subjecting the crudereaction product to a usual purification procedure such as columnchromatography, recrystallization, etc.

Among the compounds of the present invention, those having a basic groupor groups can easily form salts with common pharmaceutically acceptableacids. Examples of such acids include hydrochloric acid, hydrobromicacid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid and other inorganicacids, methansulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, acetic acid, citricacid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, lactic acidand other organic acids, etc.

Among the compounds of the present invention, those having an acidicgroup or groups can easily form salts by reacting with pharmaceuticallyacceptable basic compounds. Examples of such basic compounds includesodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, potassiumhydrogencarbonate, etc.

In the compound of the present invention, one or more atoms can besubstituted with one or more isotopic atoms. Examples of the isotopicatoms include deuterium (²H), tritium (³H), ¹³C, ¹⁴N, ¹⁸O, etc.

The following is an explanation of pharmaceutical preparationscomprising the compound of the present invention as an activeingredient.

Such pharmaceutical preparations are obtained by formulating thecompound of the present invention into usual pharmaceuticalpreparations, using usually employed diluents or excipients such asfillers, extenders, binders, wetting agents, disintegrants, surfactants,lubricants, etc.

The form of such pharmaceutical preparations can be selected fromvarious forms according to the purpose of therapy. Typical examplesinclude tablets, pills, powders, solutions, suspensions, emulsions,granules, capsules, suppositories, injections (solutions, suspensions,etc.) and the like.

To form tablets, any of various known carriers can be used, including,for example, lactose, white sugar, sodium chloride, glucose, urea,starch, calcium carbonate, kaolin, crystalline cellulose and otherexcipients; water, ethanol, propanol, simple syrup, glucose solutions,starch solutions, gelatin solutions, carboxymethylcellulose, shellac,methylcellulose, potassium phosphate, polyvinylpyrrolidone and otherbinders; dry starch, sodium alginate, agar powder, laminaran powder,sodium hydrogencarbonate, calcium carbonate, aliphatic acid esters ofpolyoxyethylenesorbitan, sodium laurylsulfate, stearic acidmonoglyceride, starch, lactose and other disintegrants; white sugar,stearin, cacao butter, hydrogenated oils and other disintegrationinhibitors; quaternary ammonium base, sodium lauryl sulfate and otherabsorption promoters; glycerin, starch and other wetting agents; starch,lactose, kaolin, bentonite, colloidal silicic acid and other adsorbents;purified talc, stearates, boric acid powder, polyethylene glycol andother lubricants; etc.

Such tablets may be coated with usual coating materials as required, toprepare, for example, sugar-coated tablets, gelatin-coated tablets,enteric-coated tablets, film-coated tablets, double- or multi-layeredtablets, etc.

To form pills, any of various known carriers can be used, including, forexample, glucose, lactose, starch, cacao butter, hydrogenated vegetableoils, kaolin, talc and other excipients; gum arabic powder, tragacanthpowder, gelatin, ethanol and other binders; laminaran, agar and otherdisintegrants; etc.

To form suppositories, any of various known carriers can be used,including, for example, polyethylene glycol, cacao butter, higheralcohols, esters of higher alcohols, gelatin, semisynthetic glycerides,etc.

To form an injection, a solution, emulsion or suspension is sterilizedand preferably made isotonic with blood. Any of various known widelyused diluents can be employed to prepare the solution, emulsion orsuspension. Examples of such diluents include water, ethanol, propyleneglycol, ethoxylated isostearyl alcohol, polyoxylated isostearyl alcohol,aliphatic acid esters of polyoxyethylene sorbitan, etc. In this case,the pharmaceutical preparation may contain sodium chloride, glucose orglycerin in an amount sufficient to prepare an isotonic solution, andmay contain usual solubilizers, buffers, analgesic agents, etc., andfurther, if necessary, coloring agents, preservatives, flavors,sweetening agents, etc., and/or other medicines.

The proportion of the compound of the present invention in thepharmaceutical preparation is not limited and can be suitably selectedfrom a wide range. It is usually preferable that the pharmaceuticalpreparation contain the compound of the present invention in aproportion of 1 to 70 wt. %.

The route of administration of the pharmaceutical preparation accordingto the present invention is not limited, and the preparation can beadministered by a route suitable for the form of the preparation, thepatient's age and sex, the conditions of the disease, and otherconditions.

For example, tablets, pills, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, granulesand capsules are administered orally. Injections are intravenouslyadministered singly or as mixed with usual injection transfusions suchas glucose solutions, amino acid solutions or the like, or singlyadministered intramuscularly, intracutaneously, subcutaneously orintraperitoneally, as required. Suppositories are administeredintrarectally.

The dosage of the pharmaceutical preparation is suitably selectedaccording to the method of use, the patient's age and sex, the severityof the disease, and other conditions, and is usually about 0.001 toabout 100 mg/kg body weight/day, and preferably 0.001 to 50 mg/kg bodyweight/day, in single or divided doses.

Since the dosage varies depending on various conditions, a dosagesmaller than the above range may be sufficient, or a dosage larger thanthe above range may be required.

When administered to the human body as a pharmaceutical, the compound ofthe present invention may be used concurrently with, or before or after,antithrombotics such as blood clotting inhibitors and antiplateletagents (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, etc.). Further, the present compoundmay be used concurrently with, or before or after, drugs for treatingchronic diseases, such as antihypertensive drugs (ACE inhibitors, betablockers, angiotensin II receptor antagonists), heart failure drugs(cardiotonic agents, diuretics), and diabetes treatment agents.

The compound of the present invention has potent blocking effects onhuman Kv1.5 and/or GIRK1/4 channels, and weak blocking effects on HERGchannels. Thus, the compound of the invention has characteristics as anatrial-selective K⁺ channel-blocking agent.

Therefore, the compound of the invention can be used as apharmacologically active substance that is safer and provides a morepotent effect on the prolongation of the atrial refractory period thanconventional antiarrhythmic agents. The compound of the invention ispreferably used as a therapeutic agent for arrhythmia such as atrialfibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia (elimination ofarrhythmia and/or prevention of the occurrence of arrhythmia). Thecompound of the invention is particularly preferably used as atherapeutic agent for atrial fibrillation (defibrillation andmaintenance of sinus rhythm). The compound of the invention can also beused as a prophylactic agent for thromboembolism such as cerebralinfarction and as a therapeutic agent for heart failure.

The compound having potent blocking effects on both human Kv1.5 andhuman GIRK1/4 channels has more potent atrial refractory periodprolongation effects and is highly safe, compared to compoundsinhibiting either one of the channels. Furthermore, this compound hasgreater therapeutic effects on atrial fibrillation (defibrillation andmaintenance of sinus rhythm) than compounds inhibiting either one of thechannels. Therefore, the compound having potent blocking effects on boththe human Kv1.5 and human GIRK1/4 channels is particularly useful as atherapeutic agent for arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation, atrialflutter, and atrial tachycardia (termination of arrhythmia and/orprevention of the occurrence of arrhythmia). This compound isparticularly useful as a therapeutic agent for atrial fibrillation(defibrillation and maintenance of sinus rhythm).

3. Third Invention (Benzodiazepine Compound)

The present inventors conducted extensive research to develop a compoundthat blocks the I_(Kur) current (Kv1.5 channel) and/or the I_(KA)C_(h)current (GIRK1/4 channel) potently and more selectively than other K⁺channels. As a result, the inventors found that a novel benzodiazepinecompound represented by General Formula (1) below could be the desiredcompound. The present invention has been accomplished based on the abovefindings.

The present invention provides benzodiazepine compounds, andpharmaceutical compositions comprising the benzodiazepine compounds assummarized in items 1 to 7 below.

Item 1. A benzodiazepine compound represented by General Formula (1):

or a salt thereof,

-   wherein R¹, R², R³, and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen or lower    alkyl; R² and R³ may be linked to form lower alkylene;-   A¹ is lower alkylene optionally substituted with one or more    hydroxyls; and R⁵ is an aryl or heterocyclic group, each of which is    optionally substituted.

Item 2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a benzodiazepinecompound represented by Formula (1) or a salt thereof according to Item1, and a pharmacologically acceptable carrier.

Item 3. A pharmaceutical composition according to Item 2 for preventingand/or treating arrhythmia.

Item 4. A benzodiazepine compound represented by Formula (1) or a saltthereof according to Item 1 for use in the pharmaceutical composition.

Item 5. Use of a benzodiazepine compound represented by Formula (1) or asalt thereof according to Item 1 as a pharmaceutical composition.

Item 6. Use of a benzodiazepine compound represented by Formula (1) or asalt thereof according to Item 1 for the production of a pharmaceuticalcomposition.

Item 7. A method of preventing and/or treating arrhythmia, comprisingadministering to a patient a benzodiazepine compound represented byFormula (1) or a salt thereof according to Item 1.

The groups represented by, or substituents of, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵ and A¹in the specification are described below.

The term “one or more” may be preferably 1 to 6, and more preferably 1to 3.

Examples of “lower alkyl” include linear or branched alkyl groups having1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl,n-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, sec-butyl, n-pentyl, neopentyl, n-hexyl,isohexyl, and 3-methylpentyl.

Examples of “lower alkylene” include linear or branched alkylene groupshaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methylene, ethylene, trimethylene,2-methyltrimethylene, 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene, 1-methyltrimethylene,methylmethylene, ethylmethylene, tetramethylene, pentamethylene, andhexamethylene.

Examples of “lower alkenylene” include linear or branched alkenylenegroups having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, such as, ethenylene, propenylene,butenylene, pentenylene, and hexenylene.

Examples of “cyclo lower alkyl” include linear or branched cyclo alkylhaving 3 to 6 carbon atoms, such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, and cyclohexyl.

Examples of “lower alkoxy” include linear or branched alkoxy groupshaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy,isopropoxy, n-butoxy, isobutoxy, tert-butoxy, sec-butoxy, n-pentyloxy,neopentyloxy, n-hexyloxy, isohexyloxy, and 3-methylpentyloxy.

Examples of “halogen” are fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine.

Examples of “lower alkylenedioxy” include linear or branchedalkylenedioxy groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, such as methylenedioxy,ethylenedioxy, trimethylenedioxy, and tetramethylenedioxy.

Examples of “lower alkanoyl” include linear or branched alkanoyl groupshaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as formyl, acetyl, propionyl, butyryl,isobutyryl, pentanoyl, tert-butylcarbonyl, and hexanoyl.

Examples of “lower alkoxycarbonyl” include (linear or branched alkoxyhaving 1 to 6 carbon atoms)carbonyls, such as methoxycarbonyl,ethoxycarbonyl, propoxycarbonyl, butoxycarbonyl, isobutoxycarbonyl, andtert-butoxycarbonyl.

Examples of “aralkyl group” include groups wherein aryl groups aresubstituted on the alkyl groups, such as benzyl and phenethyl.

Examples of “aryl group” include monocyclic or polycyclic aryl groups,such as phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, and naphthyl.

Examples of “heterocyclic group” include saturated or unsaturatedmonocyclic or polycyclic heterocyclic groups containing at least onehetero atom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur andnitrogen. Examples of preferable heterocyclic groups include thefollowings (a) to (m) groups:

(a) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atom(s), for example,pyrrolyl, pyrrolinyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridyl, and its N-oxide,pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazolyl (e.g.,4H-1,2,4-triazolyl, 1H-1,2,3-triazolyl, 2H-1,2,3-triazolyl, etc.),tetrazolyl (e.g., 1H-tetrazolyl, 2H-tetrazolyl, etc.), dihydrotriazinyl(e.g., 4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazinyl, 2,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazinyl, etc.),etc.;

(b) saturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atom(s), for example,azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperidinyl, pyrazolidinyl,piperazinyl, etc.;

(c) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 5 nitrogen atom(s), for example, indolyl, dihydroindolyl(e.g., 2,3-dihydroindolyl, etc.), isoindolyl, indolizinyl,benzimidazolyl, quinolyl, dihydroquinolyl (e.g. 1,4-dihydroquinolyl,etc.), tetrahydroquinolyl (1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl, etc.),isoquinolyl, dihydroisoquinolyl (e.g., 3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolyl,1,2-dihydroisoquinolyl, etc.), tetrahydroisoquinolyl (e.g.,1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-isoquinolyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolyl, etc.),carbostyril, dihydrocarbostyril (e.g., 3,4-dihydrocarbostyril, etc.),indazolyl, benzotriazolyl, tetrazolopyridyl, tetrazolopyridazinyl (e.g.,tetrazolo[1,5-b]pyridazinyl, etc.), dihydrotriazolopyridazinyl,imidazopyridyl (e.g., imidazo[1,2-a]pyridyl, imidazo[4,5-c]pyridyl,etc.,), naphthyridinyl, cinnolinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl,pyrazolopyridyl (e.g., pyrazolo[2,3-a]pyridyl, etc.), etc.;

(d) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s), for example,furyl, etc.;

(e) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 3 oxygen atom(s), for example, benzofuryl,dihydrobenzofuryl (e.g. 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furyl, etc.), chromanyl,benzodioxanyl (e.g., 1,4-benzodioxanyl, etc.), dihydrobenzoxazinyl(e.g., 2,3-dihydrobenz-1,4-oxazinyl, etc.),benzodioxolyl(benzo[1,3]dioxolyl, etc.), etc.;

(f) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl (e.g.,1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,5-oxadiazolyl, etc.), etc.;

(g) saturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, morpholinyl, etc.;

(h) unsaturated condensed 7 to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), forexample, benzoxazolyl, benzoxadiazolyl, benzisoxazolyl, furopyridyl(e.g., furo[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl,furo[3,2-c]pyridyl, 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, furo[2,3-b]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]pyridyl, etc.), etc.;

(i) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiazolinyl,thiadiazolyl (e.g., 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl,1,2,5-thiadiazolyl, 1,2,3-thiadiazolyl, etc.), etc.;

(j) saturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), for example, thiazolidinyl, etc.;

(k) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered, preferably 5- or 6-memberedheteromonocyclic groups containing a sulfur atom, for example, thienyl,etc.;

(l) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 3 sulfur atom(s), for example, benzothienyl (e.g.benzo[b]thienyl, etc.); and

(m) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupscontaining 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), forexample, benzothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, thienopyridyl (e.g.,thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl,thieno[3,2-c]pyridyl, 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridyl,thieno[2,3-b]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-b]pyridyl, etc.),imidazothiazolyl (e.g., imidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl, etc.),dihydroimidazothiazolyl (e.g., 2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazolyl,etc.), thienopyrazinyl (e.g., thieno[2,3-b]pyrazinyl, etc.), etc.;wherein said heterocyclic groups may be substituted by one or moresuitable substituents.

Substituents of “aryl and heterocyclic group, each of which isoptionally substituted” represented by R⁵ are each independently one ormore substituents selected from the group consisting of:

-   (1) oxo;-   (2) lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more halogens or    heterocyclic groups optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl;    lower alkoxy; lower alkanoyl; lower alkylsulfonyl; hydroxyl;    halogen; carboxy; lower alkoxycarbonyl; amino optionally substituted    with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of    lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl, and lower alkylsulfonyl; lower alkyl    thio; cyano; and oxo;-   (3) cyclo lower alkyl;-   (4) lower alkoxy;-   (5) aryl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; lower alkoxy;    lower alkanoyl; lower alkylsulfonyl; hydroxyl; halogen; carboxy;    lower alkoxycarbonyl; amino optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    lower alkanoyl, and lower alkylsulfonyl; lower alkyl thio; and    cyano;-   (6) aralkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl; lower alkoxy;    lower alkanoyl; lower alkylsulfonyl; hydroxyl; halogen; carboxy;    lower alkoxycarbonyl; amino optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,    lower alkanoyl, and lower alkylsulfonyl; lower alkyl thio; cyano;    and oxo;-   (7) a heterocyclic group optionally substituted with one or more    substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl;    lower alkoxy; lower alkanoyl; lower alkylsulfonyl; hydroxyl;    halogen; carboxy; lower alkoxycarbonyl; amino optionally substituted    with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of    lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl, and lower alkylsulfonyl; lower alkyl    thio; cyano; and oxo;-   (8) hydroxyl;-   (9) halogen;-   (10) carboxy;-   (11) lower alkanoyl;-   (12) lower alkoxycarbonyl;-   (13) lower alkylenedioxy;-   (14) cyano;-   (15) nitro;-   (16) sulfo;-   (17) amino optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkanoyl,    and lower alkylsulfonyl;-   (18) lower alkylsulfonyl; and-   (19) lower alkyl thio.

The “heterocyclic group” in Item (7) above can be selected from theabove-mentioned groups (a) to (m).

Examples of preferable benzodiazepine compounds represented by GeneralFormula (1) include those wherein:

-   R¹, R², R³, and R⁴ are each independently lower alkyl;-   A¹ is lower alkylene; and R⁵ is piperidyl, piperazinyl, indolyl,    benzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydroindolyl,    furo[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl,    furo[3,2-c]pyridyl, 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl,    furo[2,3-b]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]pyridyl,    thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl,    1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-isoquinolyl, carbostyril,    3,4-dihydrocarbostyril, quinolyl, 1,4-dihydroquinolyl,    1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl, pyrido[3,4-d]imidazolyl, or    pyrido[2,3-d]imidazolyl; each of which is optionally substituted    with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of:-   (1) oxo;-   (2a) lower (C₁₋₃) alkyl optionally substituted with    6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl or 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, each    of which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of oxo and lower alkyl;-   (4a) C₁₋₃ alkoxy;-   (5a) phenyl;-   (6a) benzyl;-   (7a) pyridyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents    selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy;-   (9) halogen;-   (10) carboxy;-   (12a) C₁₋₃ alkoxycarbonyl; and-   (13a) C₁₋₄ alkylenedioxy.

The benzodiazepine compound of the present invention represented byFormula (1) or its salt can be readily produced by persons skilled inthe art using technical knowledge, based on the Examples and ReferenceExamples of the present specification. For example, the benzodiazepinecompound or its salt can be produced according to the processes shown inthe following reaction formulae.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, and A¹ are the same as above, and X¹ ishalogen or hydroxyl.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compound of Formula(3) wherein X¹ is halogen can be performed in a general inert solvent orwithout using any solvent in the presence or absence of a basiccompound.

Examples of inert solvents include water; ethers such as dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, andethylene glycol dimethyl ether; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene,toluene, and xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane,dichloroethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; lower (C₁₋₆)alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol; ketones such asacetone and methyl ethyl ketone; polar solvents such asdimethylformamide (DMF), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), hexamethylphosphorictriamide, and acetonitrile; and mixed solvents of such solvents.

The basic compound may be selected from various known compounds.Examples of such compounds include inorganic bases, for example, alkalimetal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, cesiumhydroxide, and lithium hydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such as sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, lithium carbonate,lithium hydrogencarbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, and potassiumhydrogencarbonate; alkali metals such as sodium and potassium; sodiumamide; sodium hydride; and potassium hydride; and organic bases, forexample, alkali metal alcoholates such as sodium methoxide, sodiumethoxide, potassium methoxide, and potassium ethoxide; triethylamine;tripropylamine; pyridine; quinoline; 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonene-5(DBN); 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undecene-7 (DBU); and1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO). These basic compounds can be usedsingly or in a combination of two or more.

The above reaction may be performed by adding an alkali metal iodidesuch as potassium iodide or sodium iodide to the reaction system, asrequired.

The compound of Formula (3) is typically used in an amount of at least0.5 moles, and preferably 0.5 to 10 moles, per mole of the compound ofFormula (2).

The basic compound is typically used in an amount of 0.5 to 10 moles,and preferably 0.5 to 6 moles, per mole of the compound of Formula (2).

The reaction is typically performed at a temperature of 0° C. to 250°C., and preferably 0° C. to 200° C., and is typically completed in about1 to about 80 hours.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compound of Formula(3) wherein X¹ is hydroxyl is performed in a suitable solvent in thepresence of a condensing agent.

Examples of solvents usable herein include water; halogenatedhydrocarbons such as chloroform, dichloromethane, dichloroethane, andcarbon tetrachloride; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene,and xylene; ethers such as diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether,tetrahydrofuran, and dimethoxyethane; esters such as methyl acetate,ethyl acetate, and isopropyl acetate; alcohols such as methanol,ethanol, isopropanol, propanol, butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, ethylcellosolve, and methyl cellosolve; aprotic polar solvents such asacetonitrile, pyridine, acetone, N,N-dimethyl formamide,dimethylsulfoxide, and hexamethylphosphoric triamide; and mixtures ofsuch solvents.

Examples of condensing agents include azocarboxylates such asdi-tert-butyl azodicarboxylate, N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl azodicarboxamide,1,1′-(azodicarbonyl)dipiperidine, diethyl azodicarboxylate; andphosphorus compounds such as triphenylphosphine andtri-n-butylphosphine.

In this reaction, the compound (3) is typically used in an amount of atleast 1 mole, and preferably 1 to 2 moles, per mole of the compound (2).

The condensing agent is typically used in an amount of at least 1 mole,and preferably 1 to 2 moles, per mole of the compound (2).

The reaction proceeds typically at 0 to 200° C., and preferably at about0 to about 150° C., and is completed in about 1 to about 10 hours.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, and A¹ are the same as above; R^(5a) is anitrogen-containing heterocyclic group optionally having substituent(s);and X² is a halogen atom.

Examples of R^(5a) include, among groups represented by the group R⁵mentioned above, groups obtained by removing hydrogen from saturated orunsaturated, monocyclic or polycyclic, heterocyclic compounds with anN—H bond, the groups optionally having substituent(s).

The reaction of the compound of Formula (4) with the compound of Formula(5) can be performed in a general inert solvent or without using anysolvent, in the presence or absence of a basic compound.

Examples of halogen atoms represented by X² include chlorine, bromine,iodine, and like atoms.

Examples of inert solvents include water; ethers such as dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, andethylene glycol dimethyl ether; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene,toluene, and xylene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane,dichloroethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; lower alcoholssuch as methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol; ketones such as acetone andmethyl ethyl ketone; polar solvents such as dimethylformamide (DMF),dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), hexamethylphosphoric triamide, andacetonitrile; and mixtures thereof.

A wide variety of known basic compounds can be used as the basiccompound. Examples of such basic compounds include inorganic bases, forexample, alkali metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, cesium hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate, lithium carbonate, lithium hydrogencarbonate, sodiumhydrogencarbonate, and potassium hydrogencarbonate; alkali metals suchas sodium and potassium; sodium amide; sodium hydride; and potassiumhydride; and organic bases, for example, alkali metal alcoholates suchas sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, potassium methoxide, and potassiumethoxide; triethylamine; tripropylamine; pyridine; quinoline;1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonene-5 (DBN); 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undecene-7(DBU); and 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO). These basic compoundscan be used singly or in a combination of two or more.

The above reaction may be performed by adding as a reaction acceleratoran alkali metal iodide such as potassium iodide or sodium iodide to thereaction system, as required.

The compound of Formula (5) is typically used in an amount of at least0.5 moles, and preferably about 0.5 to about 10 moles, per mole of thecompound of Formula (4).

The amount of basic compound is typically 0.5 to 10 moles, andpreferably 0.5 to 6 moles, per mole of the compound of Formula (4).

The reaction is typically performed at a temperature of 0 to 250° C.,and preferably 0 to 200° C., and is typically completed in about 1 toabout 80 hours.

wherein R², R³, R⁴, and X² are as defined above; R^(1a) is lower alkyl;R⁷ is lower alkoxy; and R⁶ is lower alkoxycarbonyl.

Examples of lower alkyl groups represented by R^(1a) include alkylgroups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, and propylgroups.

Examples of lower alkoxycarbonyl groups represented by R⁶ include (C₁₋₆alkoxy)carbonyl groups, such as methoxycarbonyl, and ethoxycarbonyl.

Examples of lower alkoxy groups represented by R⁷ include linear orbranched alkoxy groups with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methoxy,ethoxy, propoxy, and butoxy.

In the reaction of the compound of Formula (7) with the compound ofFormula (8), the compound of Formula (7) is reacted with the carboxylicacid compound of Formula (8) through a general amide bond formationreaction. Conditions for known amide bond formation reactions can beeasily employed in the amide formation reaction. For example, thefollowing reaction methods can be employed: (i) a mixed acid anhydridemethod, in which Carboxylic Acid (8) is reacted with an alkylhalocarboxylate to form a mixed acid anhydride, which is then reactedwith Amine (7); (ii) an active ester method, in which Carboxylic Acid(8) is converted to an activated ester such as a phenyl ester,p-nitrophenyl ester, N-hydroxysuccinimide ester, 1-hydroxybenzotriazoleester or the like, or an activated amide with benzoxazoline-2-thione,and the activated ester or amide is reacted with Amine (7); (iii) acarbodiimide method, in which Carboxylic Acid (8) is subjected to acondensation reaction with Amine (7) in the presence of an activatingagent such as dicyclohexylcarbodiimide,1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide (WSC), carbonyldiimidazoleor the like; and (iv) other methods, for example, a method in whichCarboxylic Acid (8) is converted to a carboxylic anhydride using adehydrating agent such as acetic anhydride, and the carboxylic anhydrideis reacted with Amine (7), a method in which an ester of Carboxylic Acid(8) with a lower alcohol is reacted with Amine (7) at a high pressureand a high temperature, and a method in which an acid halide ofCarboxylic Acid (8), i.e., a carboxylic acid halide, is reacted withAmine (7).

Generally, the mixed acid anhydride method (i) is performed in asolvent, in the presence or absence of a basic compound. Any solventsused for conventional mixed acid anhydride methods are usable. Specificexamples of usable solvents include halogenated hydrocarbons such aschloroform, dichloromethane, dichloroethane, and carbon tetrachloride;aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and xylene; ethers suchas diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, anddimethoxyethane; esters such as methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, andisopropyl acetate; aprotic polar solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide,dimethylsulfoxide, and hexamethylphosphoric triamide; and mixturesthereof.

Examples of usable basic compounds include organic bases such astriethylamine, trimethylamine, pyridine, dimethylaniline,N-ethyldiisopropylamine, dimethylaminopyridine, N-methylmorpholine,1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN),1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) and1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO); inorganic bases, for example,carbonates such as sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodiumhydrogencarbonate, and potassium hydrogencarbonate; metal hydroxidessuch as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and calcium hydroxide;potassium hydride; sodium hydride; potassium; sodium; sodium amide; andmetal alcoholates such as sodium methylate and sodium ethylate.

Examples of alkyl halocarboxylates usable in the mixed acid anhydridemethod include methyl chloroformate, methyl bromoformate, ethylchloroformate, ethyl bromoformate, and isobutyl chloroformate. In thismethod, Carboxylic Acid (8), an alkyl halocarboxylate, and Amine (7) arepreferably used in equimolar amounts, but each of the alkylhalocarboxylate and Carboxylic Acid (8) can also be used in an amount ofabout 1 to about 1.5 moles per mole of Amine (7).

The reaction is typically performed at about −20 to about 150° C., andpreferably at about 10 to about 50° C., typically for about 5 minutes toabout 30 hours, and preferably for about 5 minutes to about 25 hours.

Method (iii), in which a condensation reaction is performed in thepresence of an activating agent, can be performed in a suitable solventin the presence or absence of a basic compound. Solvents and basiccompounds usable in this method include those mentioned hereinafter assolvents and basic compounds usable in the method in which a carboxylicacid halide is reacted with Amine (7) mentioned above as one of theother methods (iv). A suitable amount of activating agent is typicallyat least 1 mole, and preferably 1 to 5 moles per mole of Compound (7).When WSC is used as an activating agent, addition of1-hydroxybenzotriazol to the reaction system allows the reaction toproceed advantageously. The reaction is typically performed at about −20to about 180° C., and preferably at about 0 to about 150° C., and istypically completed in about 5 minutes to about 90 hours.

When the method in which a carboxylic acid halide is reacted with Amine(7), mentioned above as one of the other methods (iv), is employed, thereaction is performed in the presence of a basic compound in a suitablesolvent. Examples of usable basic compounds include a wide variety ofknown basic compounds, such as those for use in the method (i) above. Inaddition to those usable in the mixed acid anhydride method, usablesolvents include alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol,propanol, butanol, 3-methoxy-1-butanol, ethylcellosolve, andmethylcellosolve; acetonitrile; pyridine; acetone; and water. The ratioof the carboxylic acid halide to Amine (7) is not limited and can besuitably selected from a wide range. It is typically suitable to use,for example, at least about 1 mole, and preferably about 1 to about 5moles of the carboxylic acid halide per mole of Amine (7). The reactionis typically performed at about −20 to about 180° C., and preferably atabout 0 to about 150° C., and typically completed in about 5 minutes toabout 30 hours.

The amide bond formation reaction shown in Reaction Formula 3 above canalso be performed by reacting Carboxylic Acid (8) with Amine (7) in thepresence of a phosphorus compound serving as a condensing agent, such astriphenylphosphine, diphenylphosphinyl chloride,phenyl-N-phenylphosphoramide chloridate, diethyl chlorophosphate,diethyl cyanophosphate, diphenylphosphoric azide,bis(2-oxo-3-oxazolidinyl)phosphinic chloride, or the like.

The reaction is performed in the presence of a solvent and a basiccompound usable for the method in which a carboxylic acid halide isreacted with Amine (7), typically at about −20 to about 150° C., andpreferably at about 0 to about 100° C., and is typically completed inabout 5 minutes to about 30 hours. It is suitable to use each of thecondensing agent and Carboxylic Acid (8) in amounts of at least about 1mole, and preferably about 1 to about 2 moles, per mole of Amine (7).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (9) to the compound ofFormula (10) can be performed by, for example, [1] reducing the compoundof Formula (9) in a suitable solvent using a catalytic hydrogenationreducing agent, or [2] reducing the compound of Formula (9) in asuitable inert solvent using as a reducing agent such as a mixture of anacid with a metal or metal salt, a mixture of a metal or metal salt withan alkali metal hydroxide, sulfide, or ammonium salt.

When Method [1] in which a catalytic hydrogenation reducing agent isused, examples of usable solvents are water; acetic acid; alcohols suchas methanol, ethanol and isopropanol; hydrocarbons such as n-hexane andcyclohexane; ethers such as dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether anddiethylene glycol dimethyl ether; esters such as ethyl acetate andmethyl acetate; aprotic polar solvents such as N,N-dimethylformamide;and mixtures thereof. Examples of usable catalytic hydrogenationreducing agents include palladium, palladium black, palladium carbon,platinum carbon, platinum, platinum black, platinum oxide, copperchromite, and Raney nickel. The reducing agent is typically used in anamount of about 0.02 times to about equal to the weight of the compoundof Formula (9). The reaction temperature is typically about −20 to about150° C., and preferably about 0 to about 100° C. The hydrogen pressureis typically about 1 to 10 atm. The reaction is typically completed inabout 0.5 to about 100 hours. An acid such as hydrochloric acid may beadded to the reaction.

When Method [2] above is used, a mixture of iron, zinc, tin, or tin (II)chloride with a mineral acid such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid;or a mixture of iron, iron (II) sulfate, zinc, or tin with an alkalimetal hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide, a sulfide such as ammoniumsulfide, aqueous ammonia solution, or an ammonium salt such as ammoniumchloride or the like, can be used as a reducing agent. Examples of inertsolvents are water; acetic acid; alcohols such as methanol and ethanol;ethers such as dioxane; and mixtures thereof. Conditions for thereduction reaction can be suitably selected according to the reducingagent to be used. For example, when a mixture of tin (II) chloride andhydrochloric acid is used as a reducing agent, the reaction isadvantageously performed at about 0 to about 150° C. for about 0.5 toabout 10 hours. A reducing agent is used in an amount of at least 1mole, and preferably about 1 to 5 moles, per mole of the compound ofFormula (9).

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (10) to the compound ofFormula (6b) is performed under the same reaction conditions as thosefor the reaction of the compound of Formula (7) with the compound ofFormula (8).

The reaction of the compound of Formula (6b) with the compound ofFormula (11) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (2) and the compoundof Formula (3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, and R⁷ are the same as above.

The reaction of the compound of Formula (12) with the compound ofFormula (13) can be performed under the same reaction conditions asthose for the reaction of the compound of Formula (7) with the compoundof Formula (8) shown in Reaction Formula 3 above.

wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁷, A¹, and X² are the same as above; and X³ isa halogen atom.

The reaction converting the compound of Formula (6) to the compound ofFormula (2) can be performed in a suitable solvent in the presence of anacid.

Examples of solvents include water; lower (C₁₋₆) alcohols such asmethanol, ethanol, and isopropanol; ethers such as dioxane,tetrahydrofuran, and diethylether; halogenated hydrocarbons such asdichloromethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride; polar solventssuch as acetonitrile; and mixtures thereof. Examples of acids includemineral acids such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrobromicacid; aliphatic acids such as formic acid and acetic acid; sulfonicacids such as p-toluenesulfonic acid; Lewis acids such as boronfluoride, aluminium chloride, and boron tribromide; iodides such assodium iodide and potassium iodide; and

mixtures of these iodides and Lewis acids.

The reaction is performed typically at about 0 to about 200° C., andpreferably at about 0 to about 150° C., and is typically completed inabout 0.5 to about 25 hours. The amount of acid is typically about 1 toabout 10 moles, and preferably about 1 to about 2 moles, per mole of thecompound of Formula (6).

Examples of halogen atoms represented by X³ include chlorine, bromine,iodine, and like atoms. The halogen atom represented by X³ is preferablyone having an atomic number equal to or higher than that of the halogenatom represented by X².

The reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compound of Formula(14) can be performed under the same reaction conditions as those forthe reaction of the compound of Formula (2) with the compound of Formula(3) shown in Reaction Formula 1 above, wherein X¹ is a halogen atom.

The compound of Formula (1) according to the present invention and thestarting materials thereof can be produced using a known or conventionalsynthetic method other than the production method described above.

In addition, compounds in the form in which a solvate (for example, ahydrate, ethanolate, etc.) was added to the starting material compoundsand object compounds shown in each of the reaction formulae are includedin each of the formulae.

The compound of Formula (1) according to the present invention includesstereoisomers and optical isomers.

The starting material compounds and object compounds represented by eachof the reaction formulae can be used in a suitable salt form.

Each of the object compounds obtained according to the above reactionformulae can be isolated and purified from the reaction mixture by, forexample, after cooling the reaction mixture, performing an isolationprocedure such as filtration, concentration, extraction, etc., toseparate a crude reaction product, and then subjecting the crudereaction product to a general purification procedure such as columnchromatography, recrystallization, etc.

Among the compounds of the present invention, those having a basic groupor groups can easily form salts with common pharmaceutically acceptableacids. Examples of such acids include hydrochloric acid, hydrobromicacid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid and other inorganicacids, methansulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, acetic acid, citricacid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, lactic acidand other organic acids, etc.

Among the compounds of the present invention, those having an acidicgroup or groups can easily form salts by reacting with pharmaceuticallyacceptable basic compounds. Examples of such basic compounds includesodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, potassiumhydrogencarbonate, etc.

In the compound of the present invention, one or more atoms can besubstituted with one or more isotopic atoms. Examples of the isotopicatoms include deuterium (²H), tritium (³H), ¹³C, ¹⁴N, ¹⁸O, etc.

The following is an explanation of pharmaceutical preparationscomprising the compound of the present invention as an activeingredient.

Such pharmaceutical preparations are obtained by formulating thecompound of the present invention into general pharmaceuticalpreparations, using typically employed diluents or excipients such asfillers, extenders, binders, wetting agents, disintegrants, surfactants,lubricants, etc.

The form of such pharmaceutical preparations can be selected fromvarious forms according to the purpose of therapy. Typical examplesinclude tablets, pills, powders, solutions, suspensions, emulsions,granules, capsules, suppositories, injections (solutions, suspensions,etc.) and the like.

To form tablets, any of various known carriers can be used, including,for example, lactose, white sugar, sodium chloride, glucose, urea,starch, calcium carbonate, kaolin, crystalline cellulose and otherexcipients; water, ethanol, propanol, simple syrup, glucose solutions,starch solutions, gelatin solutions, carboxymethylcellulose, shellac,methylcellulose, potassium phosphate, polyvinylpyrrolidone and otherbinders; dry starch, sodium alginate, agar powder, laminaran powder,sodium hydrogencarbonate, calcium carbonate, aliphatic acid esters ofpolyoxyethylenesorbitan, sodium laurylsulfate, stearic acidmonoglyceride, starch, lactose and other disintegrants; white sugar,stearin, cacao butter, hydrogenated oils and other disintegrationinhibitors; quaternary ammonium base, sodium lauryl sulfate and otherabsorption promoters; glycerin, starch and other wetting agents; starch,lactose, kaolin, bentonite, colloidal silicic acid and other adsorbents;purified talc, stearates, boric acid powder, polyethylene glycol andother lubricants; etc.

Such tablets may be coated with general coating materials as required,to prepare, for example, sugar-coated tablets, gelatin-coated tablets,enteric-coated tablets, film-coated tablets, double- or multi-layeredtablets, etc.

To form pills, any of various known carriers can be used, including, forexample, glucose, lactose, starch, cacao butter, hydrogenated vegetableoils, kaolin, talc and other excipients; gum arabic powder, tragacanthpowder, gelatin, ethanol and other binders; laminaran, agar and otherdisintegrants; etc.

To form suppositories, any of various known carriers can be used,including, for example, polyethylene glycol, cacao butter, higheralcohols, esters of higher alcohols, gelatin, semisynthetic glycerides,etc.

To form an injection, a solution, emulsion or suspension is sterilizedand preferably made isotonic with blood. Any of various known widelyused diluents can be employed to prepare the solution, emulsion orsuspension. Examples of such diluents include water, ethanol, propyleneglycol, ethoxylated isostearyl alcohol, polyoxylated isostearyl alcohol,aliphatic acid esters of polyoxyethylene sorbitan, etc. In this case,the pharmaceutical preparation may contain sodium chloride, glucose orglycerin in an amount sufficient to prepare an isotonic solution, andmay contain general solubilizers, buffers, analgesic agents, etc., andfurther, if necessary, coloring agents, preservatives, flavors,sweetening agents, etc., and/or other medicines.

The proportion of the compound of the present invention in thepharmaceutical preparation is not limited and can be suitably selectedfrom a wide range. It is typically preferable that the pharmaceuticalpreparation contain the compound of the present invention in aproportion of 1 to 70 wt. %.

The route of administration of the pharmaceutical preparation accordingto the present invention is not limited, and the preparation can beadministered by a route suitable for the form of the preparation, thepatient's age and sex, the conditions of the disease, and otherconditions.

For example, tablets, pills, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, granulesand capsules are administered orally. Injections are intravenouslyadministered singly or as mixed with general injection transfusions suchas glucose solutions, amino acid solutions or the like, or singlyadministered intramuscularly, intracutaneously, subcutaneously orintraperitoneally, as required. Suppositories are administeredintrarectally.

The dosage of the pharmaceutical preparation is suitably selectedaccording to the method of use, the patient's age and sex, the severityof the disease, and other conditions, and is typically about 0.001 toabout 100 mg/kg body weight/day, and preferably 0.001 to 50 mg/kg bodyweight/day, in single or divided doses.

Since the dosage varies depending on various conditions, a dosagesmaller than the above range may be sufficient, or a dosage larger thanthe above range may be required.

When administered to the human body as a pharmaceutical, the compound ofthe present invention may be used concurrently with, or before or after,antithrombotics such as blood clotting inhibitors and antiplateletagents (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, etc.). Further, the present compoundmay be used concurrently with, or before or after, drugs for treatingchronic diseases, such as antihypertensive drugs (ACE inhibitors, betablockers, angiotensin II receptor antagonists), heart failure drugs(cardiotonic agents, diuretics), and diabetes treatment agents.

The compound of the present invention has potent blocking effects onhuman Kv1.5 and/or GIRK1/4 channels, and weak blocking effects on HERGchannels. Thus, the compound of the invention has characteristics as anatrial-selective K⁺ channel-blocking agent.

Therefore, the compound of the invention can be used as apharmacologically active substance that is safer and provides a morepotent effect on the prolongation of the atrial refractory period thanconventional antiarrhythmic agents. The compound of the invention ispreferably used as a therapeutic agent for arrhythmia such as atrialfibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia (elimination ofarrhythmia and/or prevention of the occurrence of arrhythmia). Thecompound of the invention is particularly preferably used as atherapeutic agent for atrial fibrillation (defibrillation andmaintenance of sinus rhythm). The compound of the invention can also beused as a prophylactic agent for thromboembolism such as cerebralinfarction and as a therapeutic agent for heart failure.

The compound having potent blocking effects on both human Kv1.5 andhuman GIRK1/4 channels has more potent atrial refractory periodprolongation effects and is highly safe, compared to compoundsinhibiting either one of the channels. Furthermore, this compound hasgreater therapeutic effects on atrial fibrillation (defibrillation andmaintenance of sinus rhythm) than compounds inhibiting either one of thechannels. Therefore, the compound having potent blocking effects on boththe human Kv1.5 and human GIRK1/4 channels is particularly useful as atherapeutic agent for arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation, atrialflutter, and atrial tachycardia (termination of arrhythmia and/orprevention of the occurrence of arrhythmia). This compound isparticularly useful as a therapeutic agent for atrial fibrillation(defibrillation and maintenance of sinus rhythm).

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

The following Examples are intended to illustrate the present inventionin further detail.

1. First Invention

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis of8-methoxy-1-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium ethoxide (204 mg) was added to an ethanol solution (15 ml) ofN-(2-amino-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-methylmalonamic acid ethyl ester (266 mg).The mixture was stirred at 65° C. for 2.5 hours. The reaction liquid wascooled to room temperature, and condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(dichloromethane: methanol=1:0→10:1). The purified product was condensedto dryness under reduced pressure to give the title compound (176.3 mg)as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 3.36 (2H, s), 3.43 (3H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 6.79-6.83(1H, m), 7.06-7.09 (1H, m), and 8.72 (1H, br-s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 2 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-methoxy-5-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 44 mg) was suspended in of DMF (8 ml), andwas cooled to 0° C. in an ice water bath.8-Methoxy-1-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione (220 mg)was added thereto at the same temperature, and the mixture was stirredat 0° C. for an hour. Ethyl iodide (187 mg) was added thereto, and themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Water was added tothe reaction liquid, followed by extraction by ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, and condensed under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane: ethyl acetate=4:1→1:1). The purified product was condensed todryness to give the title compound (190.2 mg) as a yellow solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.32 (2H, m), 3.59-3.68(1H, m), 3.85 (3H, s), 4.18-4.30 (1H, m), 6.78 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.84(1H, dd, J=9.0 and 2.8 Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 3 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-methoxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 76 mg) was suspended in of DMF (8 ml).1-ethyl-7-methoxy-5-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(190 mg) was added thereto at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at the sametemperature for an hour. Methyl iodide (0.19 ml) was added thereto, andthe mixture was stirred at room temperature for three days. Water wasadded to the reaction mixture, followed by extraction by ethyl acetate.The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, and condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate). The purified product was condensed todryness to give the title compound (169 mg) as yellow powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.86 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),3.40 (3H, s), 3.65-3.76 (1H, m), 3.85 (3H, s), 4.12-4.24 (1H, m), 6.73(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.83 (1H, dd, J=9.0 and 2.8 Hz), and 7.22 (1H, d,J=9.0 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 4 Synthesis of7-methoxy-1,3,3,5-tetramethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 128 mg) was suspended in of DMF(10 ml).8-methoxy-1-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione (176 mg)was added thereto at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at the sametemperature for an hour. Methyl iodide(0.25 mg) was added thereto, andthe mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Water was addedto the reaction liquid, followed by extraction by ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water, dried over sodium sulfate, andcondensed under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized fromhexane to give the title compound(161.6 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.87 (3H, s), 1.54 (3H, s), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H,s), 3.84 (3H, s), 6.73 (1H, s), 6.84 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.14 (1H, d,J=8.9 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 5 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-hydroxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

1.0M-boron tribromide/dichloromethane solution (1.22 ml) was added to adichloromethane solution (3 ml) of1-ethyl-7-methoxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(169 mg) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight.Water and methanol were added to the reaction mixture, and extractionwas performed using a dichloromethane/methanol mixture(dichloromethane:methanol=10:1). The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensed to dryness under reducedpressure to give the title compound (156.4 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.90 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.55 (3H, s),3.41 (3H, s), 3.66-3.78 (1H, m), 4.12-4.23 (1H, m), 6.79 (1H, d, J=2.7Hz), 6.84 (1H, dd, J=8.8 and 2.7 Hz), 6.88 (1H, s), 7.18 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6 Synthesis of7-hydroxy-1,3,3,5-tetramethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.90 (3H, s), 1.49 (3H, s), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.40 (3H,s), 6.73 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 6.80 (1H, dd, J=8.9 and 2.7 Hz), 7.13 (1H,d, J=8.9 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7 Synthesis of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylester

A dichloromethane solution (50 ml) of1-ethyl-7-hydroxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(2.6g) was cooled with ice. After adding of triethylamine(1.5 ml) to thesolution, trifluoromethane sulfonic anhydride(1.9 ml) was added, and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. Triethylamine(0.75ml) and trifluoromethane sulfonic anhydride(0.75 ml) were further addedthereto, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight.Water was added to the reaction liquid, followed by extraction by ethylacetate. The organic layer was condensed under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane:ethyl acetate=10:1→5:5). The purified product was condensed to drynessunder reduced pressure to give the title compound (3.4 g) as a whitesolid (yield=86%).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.87 (3H, s), 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s),3.42 (3H, s), 3.81-3.91 (1H, m), 4.04-4.14 (1H, m), 7.15-7.22 (2H, m),7.40 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8 Synthesis of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid1,5-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 7 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 3.29 (1H, d, J=12.7 Hz), 3.43 (6H, s), 3.48 (1H, d,J=12.7 Hz), 7.21-7.26 (2H, m), 7.38-7.41 (1H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9 Synthesis of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid1,3,3,5-tetramethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 7 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.88 (3H, s), 1.56 (3H, s), 3.44 (3H, s), 3.45 (3H,s), 7.16-7.21 (2H, m), 7.33 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-ylester(0.12 g), zinc cyanide(70 mg), tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium 7 mg), 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino) ferrocene(8 mg), and zincpowder(2 mg) were added to DMF (1 ml), and the mixture was heated for 20minutes at 170° C. (microwave reactor). The reaction liquid was cooledto room temperature, and subjected to celite filtration. The filtratewas condensed under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=50:50→0:100).The purified product was condensed under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound(77 mg) as a white solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.88 (3H, s), 1.25 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.55 (3H, s),3.44 (3H, s), 3.89-3.95 (1H, m), 4.05-4.11 (1H, m), 7.43 (1H, d, J=9.1Hz), 7.53-7.56 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 11 Synthesis of1,5-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 3.25 (1H, d, J=12.7 Hz), 3.438 (3H, s), 3.444 (3H,s), 3.50 (1H, d, J=12.7 Hz), 7.42 (1H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.57-7.62 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 12 Synthesis of1,3,3,5-tetramethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.88 (3H, s), 1.56 (3H, s), 3.45 (3H, s), 3.46 (3H,s), 7.34-7.37 (1H, m), 7.53-7.57 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 13 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile(1.0g) and Raney nickel(3.0 g) were suspended in formic acid(10 ml), and themixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture wasfiltered to remove insoluble matter, and the filtrate was condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=50:50→20:80). The purified productwas condensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(0.92 g)as a yellowish-white solid (yield=92%).

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.88 (3H, s), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.56 (3H, s),3.48 (3H, s), 3.92-3.99 (1H, m), 4.07-4.15 (1H, m), 7.50 (1H, d, J=8.9Hz), 7.77-7.80 (2H, m), 10.01 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 14 Synthesis of7-[4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)but-1-ynyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Trifluoromethane sulfonic acid1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-ylester(0.59 g), 2-(but-3-ynyl)isoindol-1,3-dione(0.3 g),dichlorobis(triphenyl phosphine)palladium (II) (53 mg), copper(I)iodide(29 mg), and triethylamine(0.39 ml) were added to DMF(4 ml). Themixture was heated at 150° C. (microwave reactor) for 10 minutes. Thereaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and subjected to celitefiltration. The filtrate was condensed under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane: ethylacetate=60:40→30:70). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(0.51 g) as a yellowish-white solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s),2.84 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.68-3.80 (1H, m), 3.99 (2H, t,J=6.3 Hz), 4.00-4.15 (1H, m), 7.19-7.20 (3H, m), 7.73-7.76 (2H, m),7.87-7.89 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 15 Synthesis of7-[3-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)-prop-1-ynyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 14 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s),3.38 (3H, s), 3.71-3.89 (1H, m), 4.03-4.18 (1H, m) 4.70 (2H, s),7.20-7.31 (3H, m), 7.75-7.78 (2H, m), 7.90-7.93 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 16 Synthesis of(E)-3-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)acrylicacid ethyl ester

Trifluoromethane sulfonic acid1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylester(0.40 g), ethyl acrylate(0.13 g), dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)Palladium (II) (35 mg),lithium chloride(64 mg), and triethylamine(0.19ml) were added to DMF(4 ml). The mixture was heated at 180° C.(microwave reactor) for 20 minutes. The reaction liquid was cooled toroom temperature, and subjected to celite filtration. The filtrate wascondensed under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=70:30→30:70). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(0.36 g) as a pale yellow solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.88 (3H, s), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.35 (3H, t,J=7.1 Hz), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.44 (3H, s), 3.81-3.90 (1H, m), 4.08-4.25(1H,m), 4.13 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 6.45 (1H, d, J=16.0 Hz), 7.25-7.27 (1H, m),7.32-7.37 (2H, m), 7.65 (1H, d, J=16.0 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 17 Synthesis of3-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)propionic acid ethyl ester

10% Palladium on carbon(0.1 g) was added to a methanol solution(10 ml)of (E)-3-(1-ethyl 3,3,5-trimethyl2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl) acrylic acidethyl ester(0.36 g). The mixture was subjected to catalytic reduction atroom temperature and under normal pressure. The catalyst was removed bycelite filtration, followed by concentration under reduced pressure togive the title compound(0.29 g) as a brown solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.23 (3H, t,J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s), 2.65 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.98 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz),3.40 (3H, s), 3.77-3.90 (1H, m), 4.01-4.21 (3H, m), 7.07-7.11 (2H, m),7.21-7.26 (1H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 18 Synthesis of3-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)propionicacid

50% Sodium hydroxide aqueous solution(1 ml) was added to a methanol (20ml) solution of 3-(1-ethyl3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)propionic acid ethyl ester(1.1 g). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. Water was added to the reaction liquid, followedby washing with ether. A hydrochloric acid was added to the aqueouslayer, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate and drying usingmagnesium sulfate. The dried product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(0.97 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s),2.72 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 3.00 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.72-3.88(1H, m), 4.03-4.21 (1H, m), 7.09-7.13 (2H, m), 7.23-7.26 (1H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 19 Synthesis of2-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)ethyl carbamic acid tert-butyl ester

Diphenylphosphoryl azide(1.0 ml) and tert-butanol(10 ml) were added to aTHF solution (10 ml) of3-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)propionic acid(0.97 g) and triethylamine(0.67 ml). The mixture wasstirred at 100° C. overnight. The reaction liquid was cooled to roomtemperature, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane: ethylacetate=80:20→50:50). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(0.38 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.43 (9H, s),1.53 (3H, s), 2.83 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.38 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.41 (3H,s), 3.71-3.85 (1H, m), 4.03-4.19 (1H, m), 4.57 (1H, br), 7.06-7.11 (2H,m), 7.22-7.27 (1H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 20 Synthesis of5-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.36 g) was suspended in DMF(10 ml), and wascooled to 0° C. in an ice water bath. 5H-Furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one(1.0 g)was added thereto at the same temperature, and the mixture was stirredat 0° C. for an hour. Bromoacetaldehyde diethylacetal(2.6 ml) was addedthereto, and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 5 hours. Water wasadded to the reaction liquid, followed by extraction by ethyl acetate.The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, and condensed underreduced pressure. A 3N-hydrochloric acid(5.8 ml) was added to an acetonesolution (20 ml) of the residue, and the liquid was stirred at 60° C.for 5 hours. Water was added to the reaction liquid and stirred at roomtemperature. The precipitated insoluble matter was separated, washedwith water, and dried to give the title compound(0.90 g) as a whitesolid.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 3.88 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.95-5.03 (m, 1H), 6.08(d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.69 (dd, J=7.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (dd, J=2.1 and 0.8Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 21 Synthesis of5-(2,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-7-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 20 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 2.28 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 3.85 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz),4.95-5.02 (1H, m), 6.06 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.33(1H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 7.90 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 22 Synthesis of5-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 20 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 2.36 (s, 3H), 3.86 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.94-4.98(m, 1H), 6.04 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 6.59 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),7.41 (d, J=7.4 H, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 23 Synthesis of5-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-2,3-dimethyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 20 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 2.18 (3H, s), 2.28 (3H, s), 3.84 (2H, d, J=5.4Hz), 4.95-5.02 (1H, m), 6.04 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 6.53 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz),7.38 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 24 Synthesis of5-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-2,7-dimethyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 20 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 2.14 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.82 (2H, d, J=5.4Hz), 4.95-5.01 (1H, m), 6.10 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 6.55 (1H, s), 7.24 (1H,s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 25 Synthesis of6-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-6H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-7-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 20 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 2.17(3H, s), 3.86 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 4.95-5.01(1H, m), 6.06 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 6.92 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.17 (1H, s),8.10 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 26 Synthesis of5-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-5H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 20 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 3.90 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 4.99-5.04 (m, 1H), 6.07(d, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 6.86 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.64(m, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 27 Synthesis of6-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-6H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-7-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 20 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 3.98 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 5.11-5.16 (m, 1H), 6.04(d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.66 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41(d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=5.2 H, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 28(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acetonitrile

To a solution of7-chloromethyl-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(1.11 g) in DMF(15 ml) was added sodium cyanide(0.59 g) at roomtemperature, the mixture was stirred overnight. Water was added to thereaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried with magnesium sulfate, and was condensed underreduced pressure to give the title compound(0.84 g) as a pale yellowoil.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: : 0.85 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.54 (3H,s), 3.43 (3H, s), 3.77-3.86 (3H, m), 4.09-4.19 (1H, m), 7.21-7.24 (2H,m), 7.34 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 292-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-2-methyl-propionitrile

(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-acetonitrile(0.84 g) was dissolved in DMF(20 ml), and was cooled to 0° C. in icewater bath. Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.259 g) was added thereto atthe same temperature, and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5hours. Methyl iodide (0.405 ml) was added thereto, and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature overnight. Methanol was added to thereaction mixture, and the mixture was condensed under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1→1:1). The purified product was condensed to drynessunder reduced pressure to give the title compound(0.9 g) as a whitepowder.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.06 Hz), 1.54 (3H,s), 1.77 (6H, s), 3.45 (3H, s), 3.78-3.87 (1H, m), 4.09-4.18 (1H, m),7.34 (3H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 301-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carboxylicacid

To a t-butanol (20 ml) and H2O (5 ml) solution of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde(2.25 g) and 2-methyl-2-butene(3.25 ml) were added sodiumdihydrogenphosphate (0.92 g) and sodium chlorite (2.081 g), and themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Water was added tothe reaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried with sodium sulfate, and was condensed underreduced pressure to give the title compound (0.98 g) as a white powder.

mp: 296-299° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 317-Bromomethyl-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Lithium bromide (0.678 g) was added to an THF solution (2.3 ml) of7-chloromethyl-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.23 g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight.Water was added to the reaction mixture, followed by extraction usingethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried with magnesium sulfate, andwas condensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(0.24 g)as a white solid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.85 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.43 (3H, s), 3.77-3.87 (1H, m), 4.08-4.17 (1H, m), 4.49 (2H, s),7.28-7.29 (3H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 321-Ethyl-7-(3-hydroxy-propyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

3-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)propionicacid (1.0 g) was dissolved in THF(20 ml) and was cooled to 0° C. in icewater bath. Triethylamine(0.525 ml) and ethyl chloroformate(0.325 ml)were added to this solution and stirred for 30 minutes at sametemperature. Sodium borohydride(0.36 g) was added to the mixture undercooling in ice methanol bath. Methanol(0.64 ml) was added dropwise tothe mixture and stirred for 1 hour at same temperature. Water was addedto the reaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried with magnesium sulfate, and was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=1:1→0:1). The purified product wascondensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(0.71 g) as a colorless oil.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 1.88-1.95(2H, m), 2.76 (2H, t, J=7.8 Hz), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.71 (2H, t,J=6.3 Hz), 3.74-3.83 (1H, m), 4.10-4.19 (1H, m), 7.07 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz),7.11 (1H, dd, J=8.3 and 1.8 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz)

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 331-(2-Methoxy-ethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:184-185° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 341-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:204-205° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 351-(2-Methoxy-ethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:163-166° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 361-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:154-155° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 371-Cyclopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.43 (2H, br), 1.07 (2H, br), 1.66 (3H, br),3.17-3.23 (1H, m), 7.35 (1H, br), 7.50-7.56 (2H, m), 8.67 (1H, br).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 381-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.22-0.23 (2H, m), 0.46-0.48 (2H, m), 0.98-1.07(1H, m), 3.90 (1H, br-d), 7.38-7.54 (3H, m), 9.42 (1H, br).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 391-Cyclopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.44 (2H, br), 1.08 (2H, br), 1.30 (6H, br),3.20-3.25 (1H, m), 7.49 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.58 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.78(1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.8 Hz), 9.98 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 401-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:124-125° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 411-Cyclopropyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

1-(2-Methoxy-ethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile(1.0g) was dissolved in DMF(10 ml), and was cooled to 0° C. in ice waterbath. Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.167 g) was added thereto at the sametemperature, and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hours. Methyliodide (0.261 ml) was added thereto, and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. Water(100 ml) was added to the reaction mixture,and was cooled to 0° C. in ice water bath. The precipitated insolublematter was separated and dried to give the title compound(0.61 g) as awhite powder.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.10-0.17 (1H, m), 0.66-0.73 (1H, m), 0.82-0.92(1H, m), 0.89 (3H, s), 1.21-1.29 (1H, m), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.16-3.22 (1H,m), 3.41 (3H, s), 7.50-7.57 (3H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 421-Isobutyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 41 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.72 (3H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 0.75 (3H, d, J=6.7 Hz),0.86 (3H, s), 1.55 (3H, s), 1.77-1.88 (1H, m), 3.35 (1H, dd, J=13.7, 6.6Hz), 3.45 (3H, s), 4.40 (1H, dd, J=13.7, 8.4 Hz), 7.41 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.53-7.57 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 431-(2-Methoxy-ethyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 41 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.89 (3H, s), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.43(3H, s), 3.59 (1H, ddd, J=10.4, 5.0, 3.7 Hz), 3.75 (1H, ddd, J=10.4,7.8, 3.4 Hz), 3.94 (1H, ddd, J=14.4, 7.8, 3.7 Hz), 4.12 (1H, ddd,J=14.4, 5.0, 3.4 Hz), 7.52-7.55 (2H, m), 7.81-7.84 (1H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 445-Cyclopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:252-253° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 455-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:219-220° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 465-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:234-236° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 475-(2-Methoxy-ethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:247-248° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 48 Methanesulfonic acid3-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-propylester

The synthesis of the title compound was obtained from1-ethyl-7-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepineand methanesulfonyl chloride in a conventional matter.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.86 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.05-2.16(2H, m), 2.79 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H,s), 3.74-3.83 (1H, m), 4.10-4.18 (1H, m), 4.26 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 7.07(1H, dd, J=8.3 and 2.0 Hz), 7.10 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=8.3Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 491-Cyclopropyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.10-0.20 (1H, m), 0.66-0.73 (1H, m), 0.73-0.94(1H, m), 0.89 (3H, s), 1.21-1.28 (1H, m), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.91-3.45 (1H,m), 3.45 (3H, s), 7.57 (1H, d, 8.4 Hz), 7.74 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.79(1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.8 Hz), 10.01 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 501-Isobutyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.71 (3H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 0.75 (3H, d, J=6.7 Hz),0.86 (3H, s), 1.53 (3H, s), 1.76-1.90 (1H, m), 3.39 (1H, dd, J=13.6, 6.6Hz), 3.49 (3H, s), 4.42 (1H, dd, J=13.6, 8.4 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.0Hz), 7.76-7.79 (2H, m), 10.01 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 511-(2-Methoxy-ethyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.88 (3H, s), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.31 (3H, s), 3.48(3H, s), 3.60 (1H, ddd, J=10.4, 5.2, 4.1 Hz), 3.74 (1H, ddd, J=10.4,7.1, 4.1 Hz), 4.01-4.15 (2H, m), 7.75-7.78 (2H, m), 7.80-7.83 (1H, m),10.01 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 525-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:208-211° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 535-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:183-188° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 541,3,3-Trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:289-294° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 551-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:215-218° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 563,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:250-251° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 575-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 10 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:241-247° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 581,3,3-Trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:208-210° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 591-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.07 (3H, br), 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.57 (3H,br), 4.57 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.57 (1H, br), 7.77(1H, dd, J=8.5, 1.8 Hz), 8.42 (1H, br). 9.99 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 603,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:197-202° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 615-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

mp:188-191° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 625-Cyclopropylmethyl-1-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 41 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.15-0.24 (2H, m), 0.38-0.51 (2H, m), 0.87 (3H,s), 0.93-1.01 (1H, m), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.53-3.62 (1H, m),3.73-3.79 (1H, m), 3.97-4.04 (1H, m), 4.06-4.13 (1H, m), 7.55 (1H, dd,J=8.5, 1.9 Hz), 7.66 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 631-Cyclopropylmethyl-5-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 41 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.14-0.22 (2H, m), 0.38-0.49 (2H, m), 0.87 (3H,s), 0.93-1.02 (1H, m), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.34 (3H, s), 3.53-3.65 (1H, m),3.77-3.83 (1H, m), 3.91-3.98 (1H, m), 4.05-4.13 (1H, m), 7.45 (1H, d,J=8.5 Hz), 7.53 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 1.9 Hz), 8.10 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 645-Cyclopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 41 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.03-0.19 (3H, m), 0.27-0.41 (2H, m), 0.61-0.68(1H, m), 0.81-0.93 (1H, m), 0.88 (3H, s), 1.21-1.29 (2H, m), 1.54 (3H,s), 3.06-3.26 (1H, m), 3.42 (1H, dd, J=14.3, 6.8 Hz), 4.31 (1H, dd,J=14.3, 7.5 Hz), 7.38 (1H, d, J=8.5. Hz), 7.53 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 1.8 Hz),7.72 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 655-Cyclopropylmethyl-1-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.13-0.25 (2H, m), 0.37-0.48 (2H, m), 0.87 (3H,s), 0.96-1.03 (1H, m), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.54-3.59 (1H, m),3.66 (1H, dd, J=14.2, 6.4 Hz), 3.75 (1H, ddd, J=10.3, 7.2, 4.7 Hz),4.04-4.19 (3H, m), 7.78 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz),7.88 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 10.0 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 661-Cyclopropylmethyl-5-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.14-0.24 (2H, m), 0.38-0.50 (2H, m), 0.87 (3H,s), 0.97-1.07 (1H, m), 1.55 (3H, s), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.53-3.59 (1H, m),3.65 (1H, dd, J=14.2, 6.4 Hz), 3.73-3.79 (1H, m), 4.03-4.16 (3H, m),7.51 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.79 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.9 Hz), 8.19 (1H, d, J=1.9Hz), 10.0 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 675-Cyclopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 13 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.09-0.07 (1H, m), 0.09-0.20 (2H, m), 0.27-0.40(2H, m), 0.62-0.68 (1H, m), 0.83-0.92 (1H, m), 0.88 (3H, s), 1.20-1.28(2H, m), 1.54 (3H, s), 3.27-3.33 (1H, m), 3.45 (1H, dd, J=14.3, 6.8 Hz),4.34 (1H, dd, J=14.3, 7.5 Hz), 7.43 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.77 (1H, dd,J=8.4, 1.9 Hz), 7.92 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 10.0 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis of7-[4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)butyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

10% Palladium on carbon(0.52 g) was added to a methanol solution (50 ml)of7-[4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)but-1-ynyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(2.2g). The mixture was subjected to catalytic reduction at room temperatureunder normal pressure. The catalyst was removed by celite filtration,followed by concentration under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(1.93 g) as a brown solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s),1.61-1.79 (4H, m), 2.68 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.71-3.81 (3H,m), 4.01-4.18 (1H, m), 7.02-7.08 (2H, m), 7.20 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz),7.70-7.74 (2H, m), 7.83-7.86 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 2 Synthesis of7-(4-aminobutyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Hydrazine hydrate(0.5 ml) was added to a methanol solution (60 ml) of7-[4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)butyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine2,4-dione(1.93 g). The mixture was stirred for 5.5 hours while heatedunder reflux. After cooled to room temperature, a 1N-sodium hydroxideaqueous solution was added to the reaction mixture, followed byextraction using ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure togive the title compound(1.2 g) as a yellow solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.47-1.58(2H, m), 1.52 (3H, s), 1.62-1.73 (4H, m), 2.66 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 2.76(2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.71-3.84 (1H, m), 4.03-4.18 (1H, m),7.02-7.09 (2H, m), 7.21 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 3 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{4-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]butyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

4-Pyridine carbaldehyde(0.15 ml) was added to a methanol solution (10ml) of7-(4-aminobutyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.51g). The mixture was stirred for an hour at room temperature undernitrogen atmosphere. Sodium borohydride (0.2 g) was added to themixture, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Theliquid was then condensed under reduced pressure, and the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=9:1→3:2). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(0.38 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.47-1.58(2H, m), 1.53 (3H, s), 1.53-1.60 (2H, m), 1.62-1.71 (2H, m), 2.62-2.68(4H, m), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.69-3.81 (3H, m), 4.03-4.19 (1H, m), 7.01 (1H,d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.06 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 1.9 Hz), 7.21 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz),7.25-7.28 (2H, m), 8.53-3.56 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 4 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(4-{N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}butyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

(2-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin 5-yl)acetaldehyde(0.18 g) andacetic acid(0.1 ml) were added to a 1,2-dichloroethane solution (5 ml)of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{4-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]butyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine2,4-dione(0.38 g). The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes at roomtemperature. sodium triacetoxyborohydride(0.32 g) was added to themixture, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Thereaction mixture was condensed under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=1:0→9:1). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure. A 6N-hydrogen chloride ethyl acetate solution(1.0 ml) wasadded to an ethyl acetate solution (20 ml) of the residue, and theliquid was stirred at room temperature. The precipitated insolublematter was separated, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried to give thetitle compound(0.43 g) as a white solid.

¹H-NMR (DMSOd₆) δppm: 0.69 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.30 (3H,s), 1.56 (2H, br), 1.76 (2H, br), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.59 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz),3.13 (2H, br), 3.31 (3H, s), 3.22-3.38 (2H, m), 3.40-3.55 (1H, m),3.99-4.08(1H, m), 4.42 (2H, br), 4.64 (2H, br), 6.56 (1H, s), 6.75 (1H,d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.13 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.25 (1H, s), 7.38 (1H, d, J=8.4Hz), 7.63 (1H, br), 8.22 (2H, br), 8.92 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 5 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{4-[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]butyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),1.52-1.61 (2H, m), 1.63-1.70 (2H, m), 2.56 (3H, s), 2.62-2.73 (4H, m),3.40 (3H, s), 3.68-3.81 (3H, m), 4.02-4.19 (1H, m), 7.01-7.11 (3H, m),7.20 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.58-7.61 (1H, m), 8.38-8.40 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 6 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(4-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}butyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.31 (3H,s), 1.59 (2H, br), 1.74 (2H, br), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.61 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz),2.80 (2H, br), 3.10 (2H, br), 3.31 (3H, s), 3.55-3.70 (1H, m), 3.95-4.08(1H, m), 4.37 (4H, br), 6.56 (1H, s), 6.82 (1H, br), 6.95 (1H, s), 7.13(1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.25 (1H, s), 7.39 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.68 (1H, br),7.81 (1H, br), 7.91 (1H, br), 8.71 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 7 Synthesis of7-[3-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)propyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s),2.00-2.13 (2H, m), 2.72 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.68-3.73 (3H,m), 3.98-4.11 (1H, m), 7.07-7.10 (2H, m), 7.17-7.20 (1H, m), 7.70-7.75(2H, m), 7.82-7.85 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 8 Synthesis of7-(3-aminopropyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 2 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.54 (3H, s),1.76 (2H, br), 1.74-1.91 (2H, m), 2.71 (2H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t,J=7.0 Hz), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.81-3.95 (1H, m), 4.08-4.19 (1H, m), 7.09-7.14(2H, m), 7.22-7.26 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 9 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),1.78-1.91 (2H, m), 2.66-2.74 (4H, m), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.71-3.89 (3H, m),4.05-4.16 (1H, m), 7.02-7.10 (3H, m), 7.19-7.26 (2H, m), 8.52-8.56 (2H,m).

EXAMPLE 10 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}propyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.69 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 2.05 (2H, br), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.60 (2H, br), 3.04 (2H, br), 3.31 (3H,s), 3.25-3.50 (2H, m), 3.40-3.65 (1H, m), 3.91-4.08 (1H, m), 4.38 (2H,br), 4.58 (2H, br), 6.55 (1H, s), 6.75 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.13 (1H, d,J=8.4 Hz), 7.25 (1H, s), 7.38 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.63 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz),8.17 (2H, br), 8.88 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 11 Synthesis of7-(2-aminoethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionehydrochloride

A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethyl acetate solution(6 ml) was added to anethyl acetate solution (20 ml) of[2-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-yl)ethyl]carbamicacid tert-butyl ester(0.38 g), and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. The reaction mixture was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(0.26 g) as a pale orange amorphoussolid.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.39 (3H,s), 2.91-3.00 (2H, m), 3.02-3.13 (2H, m), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.68-3.83 (1H,m), 3.95-4.11 (1H, m), 7.11-7.16 (1H, m), 7.23 (1H, br), 7.31-7.35 (1H,m), 8.06 (3H, br).

EXAMPLE 12 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Triethylamine(0.1 ml) and 4-pyridine carbaldehyde(0.094 ml) were addedto a methanol solution (10 ml) of7-(2-aminoethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine2,4-dione hydrochloride(0.26 g). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hour. Sodium borohydride(0.11 g) was added, and themixture was further stirred at room temperature overnight. The reactionliquid was condensed under reduced pressure, and the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=9:1→3:2). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(0.21 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.86 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.82-2.94 (4H, m), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.73-3.85 (1H, m), 3.84 (2H, s),4.02-4.18 (1H, m), 7.05-7.11 (2H, m), 7.20-7.26 (3H, m), 8.52-8.55 (2H,m).

EXAMPLE 13 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1 18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.52 (3H, s), 2.82-2.88 (2H, m), 2.93-2.99 (2H, m), 3.40 (3H, s),3.75-3.82 (1H, m), 3.81 (3H, s), 4.11-4.18 (1H, m), 7.06-7.12 (2H, m),7.22-7.26 (2H, m), 7.53-7.57 (1H, m), 8.37-8.40 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 14 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1 18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.33 (3H, s), 2.82-2.87 (2H, m), 2.93-2.99 (2H, m), 3.39 (3H, s),3.75-3.84 (1H, m), 3.82 (3H, s), 4.10-4.20 (1H, m), 7.06-7.12 (3H, m),7.21-7.26 (1H, m), 8.38 (1H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 8.41 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 15 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.69 (3H, s), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.31 (3H,s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.08 (2H, br), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.11-3.42 (2H, m),3.42-3.70 (3H, m), 3.91-4.10 (1H, m), 4.36 (2H, br), 4.57 (2H, br), 6.54(1H, s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 7.15-7.20 (1H, m), 7.30 (1H, s),7.37-7.40 (1H, m), 7.60-7.63 (1H, m), 8.16 (2H, br), 8.86 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 16 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.84 (2H, br), 3.14 (2H, br), 3.34 (3H, s),3.25-3.45(2H, m), 3.50-3.70 (1H, m), 3.90-4.08 (1H, m), 4.38 (2H, br),4.47 (2H, br), 6.76 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 6.93 (1H, s), 7.23 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.36 (1H, s), 7.40 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.69 (1H, br), 7.82 (1H, br),7.90 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz),8.71 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 17 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.72 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.89 (4H, br), 3.31 (3H, s), 3.50 (2H,br), 3.72-3.77 (1H, m), 4.02-4.07 (1H, m), 4.42 (2H, br), 4.61 (2H, br),6.54 (1H, s), 6.70 (1H, br), 7.23 (1H, br), 7.34 (1H, s), 7.40 (1H, br),7.64 (1H, br),7.86 (1H, br), 8.73 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 18 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.71 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.74 (2H, br), 3.15 (2H, br), 3.33 (3H,s), 3.51 (2H, br), 3.72-3.77 (1H, m), 4.02-4.07 (1H, m), 4.42 (2H, br),4.75 (2H, br), 6.53 (1H, s), 6.70 (1H, br), 7.23-7.26 (1H, m), 7.36 (1H,s), 7.42-7.44(1H, m), 7.64 (1H, br), 7.86 (1H, br), 8.76 (1H, br), 9.20(1H, br).

EXAMPLE 19 Synthesis of7-aminomethyl-1,5-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

10% Palladium on carbon(0.1 g) was added to an acetic acid solution (20ml) of1,5-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile(0.3g), and catalytic reduction was carried out at room temperature under 4atm. The catalyst was removed by celite filtration, followed byconcentration under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=9:1→5:5). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(0.17 g) as a yellowish white solid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 3.28 (1H, d, J=12.4 Hz), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.44 (3H,s), 3.38-3.42 (1H, m), 3.94 (2H, s), 7.26-7.29 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 20 Synthesis of7-aminomethyl-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 19 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),3.43 (3H, s), 3.75-3.82 (1H, m), 3.93 (2H, s), 4.13-4.19 (1H, m),7.20-7.23 (1H, m), 7.25-7.27 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 21 Synthesis of7-aminomethyl-1,3,3,5-tetramethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 19 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.85 (3H, s), 1.54 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.44 (3H,s), 3.93 (2H, s), 7.18-7.26 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 22 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),3.42 (3H, s), 3.69-3.82 (1H, m), 3.84 (2H, s), 3.87 (2H, s), 4.04-4.20(1H, m), 7.23-7.26 (3H, m), 7.29-7.32 (2H, m), 8.56-8.58 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 23 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.56 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.77-3.88 (1H, m), 3.84 (2H, s), 3.88 (2H,s), 4.09-4.18 (1H, m), 7.11-7.15 (1H, m), 7.24-7.29 (3H, m), 7.63-7.65(1H, m), 8.41-8.43 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 24 Synthesis of1,5-dimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 2.59 (3H, s), 3.27 (1H, d, J=12.4 Hz), 3.37-3.43(7H, m), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.86 (2H, s), 7.10-7.14 (1H, m), 7.23-7.26 (3H,m), 7.61-7.65 (1H, m), 8.39-8.42 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 25 Synthesis of1,3,3,5-tetramethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.85 (3H, s), 1.54 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.43 (3H,s), 3.44 (3H, s), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.88 (2H, s), 7.11-7.15 (1H, m),7.20-7.26 (3H, m), 7.62-7.64 (1H, m), 8.41-8.43 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 26 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[[[2-(pyridin-3-yl)ethyl]amino]methyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Trimethyl orthoformate(9 ml) was added to a methanol solution (50 ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde(2.2g) and 3-(2-aminoethyl)pyridine(1.0 g). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours.

The reaction liquid was condensed under reduced pressure, and a methanolsolution (50 ml) of the residue was cooled with ice. Sodiumborohydride(0.34 g) was added thereto, and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 30 minutes. Water was added to the reaction liquid,followed by concentration under reduced pressure. The residue wasextracted by ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried by anhydroussodium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by NH silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=9:1). The purified product was condensed under reduced pressureto give the title compound(2.5 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.80-2.90 (2H, m), 2.90-2.99 (2H, m), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.72-3.90 (1H, m),3.83 (2H, s), 4.06-4.22 (1H, m), 7.14-7.20 (2H, m), 7.20-7.28 (2H, m),7.54 (1H, td, J=2.0, 7.8 Hz), 8.45-8.53 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 27 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium borohydride(0.15 g) was added to a methanol solution (150 ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde(1.1g) and 5-(2-aminoethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one(1.0 g), andthe mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The reactionliquid was filtered to remove insoluble matter, and the filtrate wascondensed under reduced pressure.

The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate: methanol=9:1→5:5). The purified product was condensed underreduced pressure to give the title compound(1.1 g) as a colorlessamorphous solid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s),2.15 (1H, br), 2.42 (3H, s), 3.02-3.10 (2H, m), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.75-3.81(1H, m), 3.86 (2H, s), 4.09-4.20 (3H, m), 6.49 (1H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 6.53(1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.15-7.21 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 28 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 27 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s),2.95 (2H, br), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.74-3.82 (1H, m), 3.86 (2H, br), 4.02-4.14(1H, m), 4.20 (2H, br), 6.57 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz),7.14-7.26 (4H, m), 7.50 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 29 Synthesis of7,7′-azanediylbis(methylene)bis(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione)

10% Palladium on carbon(0.3 g) was added to an acetic acid solution (20ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbonitrile(1.4g), and catalytic reduction was carried out at room temperature under 4atm. The catalyst was removed by celite filtration, followed byconcentration under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=9:1→5:5). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(0.19 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.84 (6H, s), 1.19 (6H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.54 (6H, s),3.43 (6H, s), 3.71-3.92 (2H, m), 3.87 (4H, s), 4.01-4.18 (2H, m),7.24-7.27 (6H, m).

EXAMPLE 30 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

5-(2,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridine-4-one(0.21 g) andacetic acid(0.1 ml) were added to a 1,2-dichloroethane solution(15 ml)of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.38g), and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes at room temperature.Sodium triacetoxy borohydride(0.42 g) was added, and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture wascondensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=1:0→4:1). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure, and the residue wasrecrystallized from ether to give the title compound(0.47 g) as a whitepowder.

mp: 143 to 145° C.

EXAMPLE 31 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 153 to 154° C.

EXAMPLE 32 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (ether)

mp: 172 to 173° C.

EXAMPLE 33 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[3-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)propyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.66 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, br), 1.33 (3H, s), 2.29(2H, br), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.80 (3H, br). 3.08 (2H, br), 3.33 (3H, s),3.73-3.79 (1H, m), 3.93-4.01 (3H, m), 4.46 (2H, br), 4.57 (2H, br), 6.56(1H, s), 6.67(1H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 7.42-7.44 (1H, m), 7.48-7.59 (2H, m),7.88 (2H, br), 8.76 (1H, br), 8.93 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 34 Synthesis of7,7′-(pyridin-4-ylmethylazanediyl)bis(methylene)bis(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione)dihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.69 (6H, s), 1.07 (6H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (6H,s), 3.35 (6H, s), 3.74-3.81 (2H, m), 3.94-4.04 (2H, m), 4.52 (2H, br),4.82 (4H, s), 7.45-7.47 (4H, m), 8.08 (2H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 8.05-8.40 (2H,m), 8.88 (2H, d, J=6.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 35 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.67 (3H, s), 1.01 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 2.41-2.59 (5H, m), 2.83 (2H, br), 3.25 (3H, s), 3.61-3.83 (3H,m),3.92-3.97 (1H, m), 4.16 (2H, br), 6.58 (1H, br), 7.22 (2H, br), 7.40(2H, br), 7.48-7.63 (2H, m), 7.67-7.68 (1H, m), 7.71-7.75 (1H, m),8.10-8.12 (1H, m), 8.24(1H, br), 8.44 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 36 Synthesis of1,5-dimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 2.38 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.54 (2H, br), 2.75(2H, br), 3.05 (1H, d, J=12.4 Hz), 3.26 (6H, s), 3.32 (1H, d, J=12.4Hz), 3.75 (2H, br), 4.14 (2H, br), 6.45 (1H, br), 6.63 (1H, br), 7.24(1H, br),7.33 (1H, br), 7.50 (2H, br), 7.68 (1H, br), 8.25 (1H, br),8.56 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 37 Synthesis of1,3,3,5-tetramethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.55(2H, br), 2.82 (2H, br), 3.30 (6H, s), 3.78 (2H, br), 4.19 (2H, br),6.73(1H, br), 6.88 (1H, br), 7.31 (3H, br), 7.60 (2H, br), 7.91 (1H, d,J=2.0 Hz),8.26 (1H, br), 8.56 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 38 Synthesis of1,3,3,5-tetramethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.34 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.51(3H, s), 2.56 (2H, br), 2.79 (2H, br), 3.30 (6H, s), 3.77 (2H, br), 4.15(2H, br), 6.46 (1H, br), 6.63 (1H, br), 7.31 (3H, br), 7.50 (1H, br),7.68 (1H, br), 8.24 (1H, br), 8.56 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 39 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde(0.92g) and acetic acid(0.1 ml) were added to a 1,2-dichloroethane solution(15 ml) of (2-pyridine 3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamine(0.81 g), andthe mixture was stirred for 30 minutes at room temperature. Sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride(0.90 g) was added, and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=100:0→90:10). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogen chlorideethyl acetate solution(1.0 ml) was added to an ethyl acetate solution(20 ml) of the residue, and the liquid was stirred at room temperature.The precipitated insoluble matter was separated, washed with ethylacetate, and dried to give the title compound(0.83 g) as a white solid

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.68 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 3.00 (2H, br), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.10-3.45 (4H, m), 3.74-3.79 (1H, m),3.94-4.00 (3H, m), 7.43 (2H, br), 7.98-8.02 (2H, m), 8.45 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 8.82-8.88 (6H, m).

EXAMPLE 40 Synthesis ofN-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

Benzoyl chloride(0.13 ml) was added to an acetonitrile solution (6 ml)of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)methyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.38g) and triethylamine(0.17 ml) under ice cooling. The mixture was stirredat room temperature overnight. An aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonatesolution was added to the reaction mixture, followed by extraction byethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=91:9). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogenchloride ethanol solution(0.87 ml) was added to an isopropyl alcoholsolution (10 ml) of the residue, and the liquid was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from the ethanol-ethermixture to give the title compound(0.26 g) as a pale brown white powder.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.73 (3H, bs), 0.98-1.14 (3H, m), 1.34 (3H, s),2.74-3.94 (8H, m), 3.94-4.11 (1H, m), 4.52 and 4.82 (2H, bs),6.90-7.60(8H, m), 7.60-9.10(4H, m).

EXAMPLE 41 Synthesis ofN-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-4-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 40 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.73 (3H, s), 1.09 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.31 (3H, s), 2.88-3.94 (8H, m), 3.94-4.11 (1H, m), 4.35-5.05 (2H,m), 6.88-7.63(7H, m), 7.63-9.10(4H, m).

EXAMPLE 42 Synthesis ofN-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

Triethylamine(0.15 ml) was added to a acetonitrile solution (6 ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamino)methyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.35g). The mixture was cooled with ice. Benzenesulphonyl chloride(0.13 ml)was added, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight.The reaction liquid was condensed under reduced pressure. Water wasadded to the residue, followed by extraction by ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Afterconcentration under reduced pressure, the residue was purified by NHsilica gel column chromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=30:70). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure, and the residuewas recrystallized from the ethyl acetate-ether mixture to give thetitle compound(0.1 g) as a white powder.

mp: 143.2 to 146.4° C.

EXAMPLE 43 Synthesis of7-{[N-benzyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.72 (3H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.59-3.72 (8H, m), 3.72-3.94 (1H, m), 3.94-4.11 (1H, m), 4.33-4.65(3H, m), 6.85-8.18(10H, m), 8.30-8.77(2H, m), 11.17 (1H, bs).

EXAMPLE 44 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 160 to 161° C.

EXAMPLE 45 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 171 to 174° C.

EXAMPLE 46 Synthesis of7-({N-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 148 to 149° C.

EXAMPLE 47 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(6-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 123 to 125° C.

EXAMPLE 48 Synthesis ofN-[2-({[(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepin-7-yl)methyl][2-(pyridin-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.71 and 0.73 (3H, s), 0.90-1.20 (3H, m), 1.33(3H, s), 2.69-2.80 (1H, bs), 2.85 (2H, bs), 2.92-3.10 (4H, m), 3.20-3.70(3H, m), 3.70-3.96 (3H, m), 3.96-4.10 (1H, m), 4.46-4.73 (2H, m),7.00-7.70(7H, m), 7.70-8.30(2H, m), 8.52-8.80(2H, m), 9.30-9.59(1H,m),10.90 (1H, bs).

EXAMPLE 49 Synthesis of7-{[N-(2,4-dimethylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.73 (3H, s), 1.09 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.30 (3H, bs), 2.59 (3H, s), 2.65-5.20 (13H, m), 6.32-8.07(4H, m),8.16-8.40(1H, m), 8.66-8.90(2H, m),11.91 (1H, bs).

EXAMPLE 50 Synthesis ofN-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 40 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.71 and 0.75 (3H, s), 1.00-1.12 (3H, m), 1.32and 1.34(3H, s), 2.03 and 2.04(3H, s), 2.85-5.50 (8H, m), 3.26 and3.34(3H, s), 6.86(0.4H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.05-7.98(8.3H, m), 8.39(0.9H,bs), 8.63(0.4H, bs), 8.74(0.5H, bs), 8.87(0.5H, bs).

EXAMPLE 51 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.72 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.68 (3H, br), 3.10 (2H, br), 3.34 (3H, s), 3.18-3.60 (4H, m),3.74-3.90 (3H, m), 3.99-4.05 (1H, m), 7.49 (2H, br), 7.73 (1H, br), 7.87(1H, br), 7.98-8.01 (1H, br), 8.45 (1H, br), 8.68-8.70 (2H, m), 8.81(1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.89 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 52 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(thiazol-2-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 171 to 172° C.

EXAMPLE 53 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(thiazol-2-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 146 to 147° C.

EXAMPLE 54 Synthesis of7-{[N-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.68 (3H, s), 1.02 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 3.32 (9H, s), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.67 (2H, br), 3.60-3.82 (1H, m), 3.78(2H, br), 3.82 (2H, br), 3.97-4.04 (1H, m), 7.28 (1H, br), 7.34 (1H,br), 7.39-7.41 (1H, m), 7.67 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.82-7.85 (1H, m), 8.43(1H, br), 8.56 (1H, br), 8.61 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 55 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.67 (3H, s), 1.01 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.70 (3H, s), 3.31 (3H, s), 3.63-3.75 (3H, m), 3.87(4H, br), 3.95-4.08 (1H, m), 7.25 (1H, m), 7.34 (1H, m), 7.38-7.40 (1H,m), 7.81-7.86 (2H, m), 8.55 (1H, br), 8.62 (1H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.69 (1H,d, J=5.9 Hz), 8.86 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 56 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 39 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, br), 1.33 (3H, s), 2.33(3H, br), 2.86 (2H, br), 3.10 (2H, br), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.31-3.41 (1H, m),3.77 (4H, br), 4.00-4.06 (1H, m), 7.20 (1H, br), 7.43 (2H, br), 7.80(1H, br), 7.97 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, br), 8.70 (2H, br), 8.79-8.81 (2H,m).

EXAMPLE 57 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 161 to 162° C.

EXAMPLE 58 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 188 to 189° C.

EXAMPLE 59 Synthesis of 2-methyl-2H-pyrazole-3-sulfonic acidN-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 42 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ethyl Acetate)

mp: 123 to 124° C.

EXAMPLE 60 Synthesis of7-{[N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 136 to 145° C.

EXAMPLE 61 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-4-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 39 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.71 (3H, s), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.71 (5H, br), 3.20-3.39 (3H, m), 3.37 (3H, s), 3.55 (2H, br), 3.77(2H, br), 3.99-4.04 (1H, m), 7.31 (1H, br), 7.47 (2H, br), 7.85 (2H,br), 7.95 (2H, br), 8.68 (1H, br), 8.85 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 62 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 164 to 165° C.

EXAMPLE 63 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 181 to 183° C.

EXAMPLE 64 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 134 to 136° C.

EXAMPLE 65 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(thiazol-2-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),3.43 (3H, s), 3.74-3.84 (1H, m), 3.92 (2H, s), 4.09-4.18 (3H, m),7.25-7.27 (3H, m), 7.30 (1H, d, J=3.3 Hz), 7.75 (1H, d, J=3.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 66 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.38 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.74-3.84 (1H, m), 3.83 (2H, s), 3.87 (2H,s), 4.09-4.18 (1H, m), 7.09 (1H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 7.24-7.27 (3H, m), 8.39(1H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 8.46 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 67 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.40 (3H, s), 3.43 (3H, s), 3.75-3.84 (1H, m), 3.86 (2H, s), 3.97 (2H,s), 4.09-4.18 (1H, m), 7.22-7.28 (3H, m), 8.65 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 68 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(4-methyl-7-oxo-7H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 164-165° C.

EXAMPLE 69 Synthesis of7-{[N-[2-(2,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 193-195° C.

EXAMPLE 70 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(4-methyl-7-oxo-7H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 203-204° C.

EXAMPLE 71 Synthesis of7-{[N-[2-(2,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 181-182° C.

EXAMPLE 72 Synthesis of7-({N-[2-(2,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(thiazol-2-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 157-159° C.

EXAMPLE 73 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.68 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 2.30 (3H, s), 2.70 (3H, s), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.68 (2H, s), 3.67-3.76(1H, m), 3.84 (4H, br), 3.97-4.06 (1H, m), 7.25-7.27 (1H, m), 7.34 (1H,s), 7.43 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.84 (1H, dd, J=6.0, 7.7 Hz), 8.48-8.50 (1H,m), 8.62 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.95-8.97 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 74 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{(N-[(1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methyl]-N-[2-(pyridin-3-yl)ethyl]amino)methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (D₂O), δppm: 0.73 (3H, s), 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.41 (3H, s),3.15-3.29 (2H, m), 3.30 (3H, s), 3.38-3.58 (2H, m), 3.68-3.88 (1H, m),4.00-4.20 (1H, m), 4.04 (3H, s), 4.37 (2H, bs), 4.44 (2H, bs),7.08-7.21(1H, m), 7.35(1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.39-7.60(5H, m), 7.65(1H, dd,J=6.0, 7.5 Hz), 8.10(1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 8.35-8.49 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 75 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-methyloxazol-4-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (D₂O), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.43 (3H, s),2.48 (3H, s), 3.21-3.33 (2H, m), 3.37-3.52 (2H, m), 3.40 (3H, s),3.77-3.93 (1H, m), 4.07-4.21 (1H, m), 4.36 (2H, s), 4.47 (2H, dd,J=13.6, 22.0 Hz), 7.50(1H, dd, J=1.4, 8.4 Hz), 7.54-7.60(1H, m),7.63(1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.73(1H, dd, J=5.6, 7.9 Hz), 7.95 (1H, bs),8.09(1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.54 (1H, bs), 8.58 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 76 Synthesis of7-{[N-[2-(2,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.12 (3H, s), 2.31 (3H, s), 2.45 (3H, br), 2.77 (2H, br), 3.28 (3H,s), 3.71-3.83 (3H, m), 3.94-4.07 (3H, m), 4.08 (2H, br), 6.54 (1H, br),7.24 (1H, br), 7.35 (2H, br), 7.42 (1H, br), 7.67 (1H, br), 8.26 (1H,br), 8.52 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 77 Synthesis of7-{[N-[2-(2,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.11 (3H, s), 2.24 (3H, br), 2.31 (3H, s), 2.80 (2H, br), 3.28 (3H,s), 3.71-3.84 (3H, m), 3.94-4.11 (5H, m), 6.50 (1H, br), 7.24 (1H, br),7.36 (2H, br), 7.40 (1H, br), 7.59 (1H, br), 8.59 (1H, br), 8.64 (1H,br).

EXAMPLE 78 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 39 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.72 (3H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.70 (8H, br), 3.34 (3H, br), 3.78 (3H, br), 4.01-4.20 (5H, m), 7.47(1H, br), 7.52 (1H, br), 7.85 (2H, br), 8.35 (2H, br), 8.65 (2H, br),9.00 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 79 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.73 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.46 (3H, s), 3.36 (5H, br), 3.45 (2H, br), 3.77-3.88(1H, m), 4.00-4.12 (1H, m), 4.45 (2H, br), 4.65 (2H, br), 7.52-7.54 (1H,m), 7.60 (1H, br), 7.88 (1H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 7.90 (1H, br), 7.71 (1H, d,J=6.0 Hz), 8.77 (1H, s), 9.15 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 80 Synthesis of7-({N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.73 (3H, s), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.11 (3H, s), 2.45 (3H, s), 3.36 (5H, br), 3.50 (2H, br), 3.50-3.82(4H, m), 3.95-4.08 (1H, m), 4.45 (2H, br), 4.53 (2H, br), 6.51 (1H, br),7.56 (1H, br), 7.61 (1H, br), 7.87-7.89 (1H, m), 8.02 (1H, m), 8.71 (1H,d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.78 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 81 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.74 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.65 (3H, s), 3.36 (7H, br), 3.70-3.79 (1H, m),3.95-4.08 (1H, m), 4.47 (2H, br), 4.73 (2H, br), 7.54 (1H, br), 7.60(1H, br), 7.87 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 5.7 Hz), 7.92 (1H, br), 8.33 (1H, d,J=7.8 Hz), 8.66 (1H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 9.12 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 82 Synthesis of7-({N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.75 (3H, s), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.35 (3H,s), 2.12 (3H, s), 2.67 (3H, s), 3.36 (5H, br), 3.43 (2H, br), 3.70-3.90(4H, m), 4.00-4.08 (1H, m), 4.45 (2H, br), 4.50 (2H, br), 6.50 (1H, br),7.55-7.57 (1H, m), 7.61 (1H, br), 7.85-7.88 (1H, m), 7.94 (1H, br), 8.36(1H, br), 8.67 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 83 Synthesis of7-({N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 152-153° C.

EXAMPLE 84 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-({N-(4-methoxypyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.50 (3H,s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.77-2.87 (2H, m), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.61 (1H, d, J=14.3Hz), 3.68-3.74 (2H, m), 3.78 (1H, d, J=14.3 Hz), 3.86 (3H, s), 3.97-4.08(1H, m), 4.09-4.19 (3H, m), 6.43-6.46 (2H, m), 6.78 (1H, d, J=5.8 Hz),7.00 (2H, br), 7.05 (1H, s), 7.10 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 8.39-8.40 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 85 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 162-164° C.

EXAMPLE 86 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde(0.423g) and acetic acid(0.14 g) were added to a 1,2-dichloroethane solution(10 ml) ofN-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amine(0.36 g). Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride(0.48 g) was added, and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature overnight. The reaction liquid was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=100:0→50:50). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure. The residue was washedwith diethyl ether, and dried to give the title compound(0.37 g) as awhite powder.

mp: 118-120° C.

EXAMPLE 87 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(5-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 138-140° C.

EXAMPLE 88 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-({N-(5-fluoropyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 144-146° C.

EXAMPLE 89 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(3-methylpyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 153-154° C.

EXAMPLE 90 Synthesis of1-Ethyl-7-({N-(3-fluoropyridin-4-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diethyl Ether)

mp: 149-151° C.

EXAMPLE 91 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-methyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (D₂O), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.43 (3H, s),3.09-3.70 (5H, m), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.45 (2H, s), 3.70-3.94 (1H, m),3.94-4.59 (5H, m), 6.3-6.57(1H, m), 7.30-7.65(4H, m), 7.82-8.06(1H, m),8.15-8.47 (1H, m), 8.51 (1H, bs), 8.54-8.74 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 92 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-{[N-(1H-indol-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ethanol)

mp: 155-167.8° C.

EXAMPLE 93 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[2-(4-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 27 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.32 (3H, s), 2.94-2.96 (2H, m), 3.00 (2H, br), 3.42 (3H, s),3.74-3.74 (1H, m), 3.96 (2H, br), 4.04-4.11 (1H, m), 7.07 (1H, d, J=4.9Hz), 7.26-7.28 (2H, m), 7.34 (1H, br), 8.33 (1H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 8.38 (1H,s).

EXAMPLE 94 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[2-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 27 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.55 (3H, s), 2.85-2.93 (4H, m), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.75-3.83 (1H, m),3.86 (2H, s), 4.11-4.17 (1H, m), 7.08 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.8 Hz), 7.19-7.21(2H, m), 7.24-7.26 (1H, m), 7.44 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 8.37 (1H, dd,4.8, 1.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 95 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methyloxazol-4-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.69 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.395 (3H, s), 2.404 (3H, s), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.47 (2H, br), 3.74-3.81(1H, m), 3.95-4.06 (1H, m), 4.23 (2H, br), 4.37 (4H, br), 6.55 (1H, s),6.76 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.48 (2H, br), 7.57 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.67 (1H,br), 8.14 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 96 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(oxazol-5-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.66 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 2.39 (3H, s), 3.21 (3H, s), 3.28-3.49 (2H, m), 3.74 (1H, br),3.91-3.97 (1H, m), 4.20 (6H, br), 6.69 (1H, s), 6.69-6.71 (1H, m),7.11-7.31 (4H, m), 7.54 (1H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 8.33 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 97 Synthesis of7-({N-(2,4-dimethylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Pale Yellow Powder

mp: 187-188° C.

EXAMPLE 98 Synthesis of7-{[N-(2-chloropyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 183-187° C.

EXAMPLE 99 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(quinolin-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 136-141° C.

EXAMPLE 100 Synthesis of7-{[N-[2-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 136-137° C.

EXAMPLE 101 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 139-140° C.

EXAMPLE 102 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 145-147° C.

EXAMPLE 103 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 138-142° C.

EXAMPLE 104 Synthesis of7-{[N-[2-(2,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 144-145° C.

EXAMPLE 105 Synthesis of7-{[N-[2-(2,3-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 148-150° C.

EXAMPLE 106 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 125-127° C.

EXAMPLE 107 Synthesis of7-({N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 193-195° C.

EXAMPLE 108 Synthesis of7-({N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.75 (3H, s), 1.07 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.35 (3H,s), 2.11 (3H, s), 2.65 (3H, br), 2.71 (3H, br), 3.36 (5H, br), 3.50 (3H,s), 3.60-3.82 (3H, m), 4.00-4.10 (1H, m), 4.44 (2H, br), 4.53 (2H, br),6.50 (1H, br), 7.57-7.67 (2H, m), 7.69 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.00 (1H, br),8.23 (1H, br).

The following compounds shown in Examples 109 to 308 can be prepared bythe same manner as mentioned above or a conventional manner usingappropriate starting materials.

EXAMPLE 1091-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[oxazol-5-ylmethyl-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1101-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-thiazol-2-ylmethyl-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1111-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-thiazol-5-ylmethyl-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1121-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-thiazol-4-ylmethyl-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1131-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1147-{[(4,5-Dimethyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1151-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-methyl-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1161-Ethyl-7-{[(3-fluoro-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1171-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(3-methyl-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1181-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1197-{[[2-(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1201-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1211-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-(4-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1221-Ethyl-7-{[(2-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1237-{[(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1241-Ethyl-7-{[(3-hydroxy-benzyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1251-Ethyl-7-{[furan-2-ylmethyl-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1261-Ethyl-7-{[furan-3-ylmethyl-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1271-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(5-methyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1281-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-methyl-furan-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1297-{[(4,5-Dimethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1301-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-(5-trifluoromethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1311-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1321-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-thiophen-2-ylmethyl-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1337-{[(4,5-Dimethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1341-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1351-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1361-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1371-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1381-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1397-{2-[(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 140N-(2-{[[2-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-ethyl]-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-phenyl)-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 1417-{2-[(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1421-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1431-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1441-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1451-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1461-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 147N-(2-{[[3-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-propyl]-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-methyl}-phenyl)-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 1487-{3-[(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1491-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(7-oxo-7H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1501-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({oxazol-5-ylmethyl-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1511-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-thiazol-2-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1521-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-thiazol-4-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1531-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1547-({(4,5-Dimethyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1557-({(2,4-Dimethyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1561-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1571-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(2-methyl-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1581-Ethyl-7-({(3-fluoro-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1591-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(3-methyl-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1601-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-pyridin-3-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1611-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1621-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1631-Ethyl-7-({(2-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1647-({(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 165N-[2-({(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 1661-Ethyl-7-({(3-hydroxy-benzyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1671-Ethyl-7-({furan-2-ylmethyl-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1681-Ethyl-7-({furan-3-ylmethyl-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1691-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(5-methyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1701-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(2-methyl-furan-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1717-({(4,5-Dimethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1721-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(5-trifluoromethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1737-({(4,5-Dimethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1741-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-thiophen-2-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1751-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1767-({(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1771-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-oxazol-4-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1781-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-thiazol-5-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1791-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-thiazol-4-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1801-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1817-({(4,5-Dimethyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1821-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1831-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-pyridin-3-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1841-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1851-Ethyl-7-({(2-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 186N-[2-({(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 1871-Ethyl-7-({(3-hydroxy-benzyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1881-Ethyl-7-({furan-2-ylmethyl-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1891-Ethyl-7-({furan-3-ylmethyl-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1901-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(5-methyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1911-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(2-methyl-furan-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1927-({(4,5-Dimethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1931-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(5-trifluoromethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1941-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-thiophen-2-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1951-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1967-({(4,5-Dimethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1971-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 1981-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 199N-[2-({(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2001-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(3-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2017-{[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2027-{[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2037-{[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 204N-(2-{[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-phenyl)-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2051-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2061-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2071-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2081-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 209N-[2-({[2-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-ethyl]-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2107-(2-{(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2111-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2121-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2131-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2147-(2-{(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 215N-[2-({[2-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-ethyl]-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2167-(2-{(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2171-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2181-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2191-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2201-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2211-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 222N-[2-({[2-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-ethyl]-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2237-(2-{(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2247-{2-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2257-{2-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2267-{2-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2277-{2-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2287-{2-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 229N-[2-({[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-[2-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2307-{2-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2311-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2321-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2331-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2341-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2351-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 236N-[2-({[3-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-propyl]-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2377-(3-{(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2381-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2391-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2401-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2411-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2421-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2437-{3-[(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2447-(3-{(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 245N-[2-({[3-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-propyl]-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2467-(3-{(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2471-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2481-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2491-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2501-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2511-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 252N-[2-({[3-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-propyl]-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2537-(3-{(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2547-{3-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2557-{3-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2567-{3-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2577-{3-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2587-{3-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 259N-[2-({[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-[3-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)-propyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2607-{3-[[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-propyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2611-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2621-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(4-methyl-7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2631-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(4-methyl-7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2641-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2651-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2661-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2671-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({oxazol-5-ylmethyl-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2681-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-thiazol-2-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2691-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-thiazol-5-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2701-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-thiazol-4-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2711-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2721-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2737-({(4,5-Dimethyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2747-({(2,4-Dimethyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2751-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2761-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(2-methyl-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2771-Ethyl-7-({(3-fluoro-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2781-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(3-methyl-pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2791-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-pyridin-3-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2801-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2811-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-(4-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2821-Ethyl-7-({(2-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2837-({(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 284N-[2-({(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 2851-Ethyl-7-({(3-hydroxybenzyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2861-Ethyl-7-({furan-2-ylmethyl-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2871-Ethyl-7-({furan-3-ylmethyl-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2881-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(5-methyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2891-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(2-methyl-furan-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-oxo-3,4-divinyl-2H-pyridin-1-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2907-({(4,5-Dimethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2911-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-(5-trifluoromethyl-furan-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2921-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-thiophen-2-ylmethyl-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2931-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(3-methyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2947-({(4,5-Dimethyl-thiophen-2-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2957-({(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2961-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2971-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2981-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-{(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 2997-(2-{(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3007-(2-{(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-ethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3011-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(4-methyl-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3021-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3031-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3047-(3-{(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3057-(3-{(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-propyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3061-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3071-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({(4-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3087-({(2,6-Dimethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneEXAMPLE 3097-{[N-(4-Chloropyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 200-205° C. (dec.)

EXAMPLE 3107-({N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 161-165° C.

EXAMPLE 3117-({N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 144-146° C.

EXAMPLE 3127-({N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 127-128° C.

EXAMPLE 3137-({N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 197-199° C.

EXAMPLE 3147-({N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-methyl-7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 190-193° C.

EXAMPLE 3151-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(4-methylthiazol-2-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

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¹H NMR (D₂O), δppm: 0.75 (3H, s), 1.10 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.42 (3H, s),2.39 (3H, s), 3.25-3.36 (4H, m), 3.37 (3H, s), 3.73-3.87 (1H, m),4.07-4.22 (3H, m), 4.41 (2H, s), 7.18 (1H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 7.32-7.38 (1H,m), 7.38-7.43 (1H, m), 7.49 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=6.0, 8.0Hz), 8.44 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 8.66-8.73 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 3161-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 123-125° C.

EXAMPLE 3171-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 127-129° C.

EXAMPLE 3181-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 104-111° C.

EXAMPLE 3191-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

4 M HCl/AcOEt (90 μl) was added to an ethyl acetate solution (1 ml) of1-ethyl-7-({(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(26 mg) and stirred for 5 minutes at room temperature. The resultingprecipitate was collected and washed with ether to give the titlecompound as a white powder (14 mg).

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 0.75 (3H, s), 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.35 (3H,s), 2.16 (3H, s), 3.27-3.33 (8H, m), 3.70-4.40 (6H, m), 4.52 (2H, br),4.65 (2H, br), 6.93 (1H, s), 7.28-7.48 (4H, m), 7.72-7.84 (1H, m), 7.97(1H, s), 8.35 (1H, br), 8.53-8.65 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 3201-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-2-trifluoromethyl-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 132-134° C.

EXAMPLE 3211-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(3-methyl-3H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 106-108° C.

EXAMPLE 3221-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(3-methyl-3H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 100-105° C.

EXAMPLE 3231-Ethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methoxymethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 123-126° C.

EXAMPLE 3241-Ethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methoxymethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

Pale Yellow Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.69 (3H, s), 1.01 (3H, t, J=7.1 HZ), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.80 (2H, s), 3.27 (3H, s), 3.30 (3H, s), 3.61-4.05(6H, m), 4.12 (2H, br), 4.48 (2H, s), 6.63 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.78 (1H,s), 7.22 (1H, br), 7.32-7.33 (2H, m), 7.54 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 7.61 (1H,d, J=5.7 Hz), 8.61 (1H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 8.63 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 3257-({N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methoxymethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.69 (3H, s), 1.03 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 2.04 (3H, s), 2.71 (2H, br), 3.27 (3H, s), 3.30 (3H, br), 3.45-4.00(6H, m), 3.85 (3H, s), 4.39-4.63 (4H, m), 6.44 (1H, br), 6.61-7.02 (2H,m), 7.05-7.95 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 326N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-phenyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 40 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.70 and 0.73 (3H, s), 0.95-1.13 (3H, m), 1.32and 1.33 (3H, s), 2.91-3.03 (2H, m), 3.22 and 3.25 (3H, s), 3.50-3.82(5H, m), 3.96-4.09(1H, m), 4.56-4.74 (2H, m), 7.04-7.34 (7H, m),7.42-7.52 (1H, m), 7.78 (1H, bs), 8.19 (1H, bs), 8.65-8.77 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 327N-[2-({N′-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N′-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 161-163° C.

EXAMPLE 3287-({N-(2-Chloropyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 158.7-160.8° C.

EXAMPLE 3293-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridine-2-carbonitrile

2-Chloro-3-({(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridine(0.3 g), zinc cyanide(120 mg), tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(24mg), 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene(14 mg), and zinc powder(3.4mg) were added to DMF(3 ml), and the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 3hours. The reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature. Water wasadded to the reaction mixture and subjected to celite filtration.Extraction with ethyl acetate was performed. The organic layer was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(ethyl acetate: methanol=93:7). The purified product was condensed underreduced pressure, and the residue was recrystallized from ether to givethe title compound(1.35 g) as a white powder.

mp: 113.5-117.5° C.

EXAMPLE 330N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamidehydrochloride

To a solution of 1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[(2-pyridine3-ylethylamino)methyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.5g), 1-methyl-3-indoleacetic acid(0.27 g), and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole(HOBT) (0.24 g) in acetonitrile (10 ml),N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (WSC) (0.30g) was added and stirred at room temperature for 3 days. The reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Ethyl acetate and waterwere added to the residue and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue thus obtained was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:3→0:1). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride inethanol solution (1.1 ml) was added to a 2-propanol solution (5 ml) ofthe residue, and the liquid was stirred at room temperature, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. Ethanol and ether were added to theresidue. The precipitated insoluble matter was separated, washed withether, and dried to give the title compound(0.26 g) as a pale orangewhite amorphous.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.65 and 0.69 (3H, s), 0.95-1.13 (3H, m), 1.31and 1.32 (3H, s), 2.90-3.05 (2H, m), 3.06 and 3.14 (3H, s), 3.20-3.90(5H, m), 3.70 and 3.73 (3H, s), 3.90-4.08 (1H, m), 4.55-4.79 (2H, m),6.96 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.05-7.24 (4H, m), 7.32-7.42 (2H, m), 7.43-7.55(1H, m), 7.63-7.79 (1H, m), 8.13 (1H, bs), 8.57-8.72 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 3311-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(1-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 128-132° C.

EXAMPLE 332N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-phenyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)isobutyramidehydrochloride

To a solution of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.5g), 2-Phenylisobutyric acid(0.24 g), and diisopropylethylamine(0.23 ml)in DMF(10 ml), 2-(7-aza-1H-benzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluroniumhexafluorophosphate (HATU) (0.50 g) was added and stirred at 40° C. for10 hours. Water was added to the reaction mixture, and stirred for 1hour, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue thus obtained was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane: ethyl acetate=1:1). The purified product was condensed underreduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride in ethanol solution was addedto a 2-propanol solution (5 ml) of the residue, and the liquid wasstirred at room temperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure.Ethanol and ether were added to the residue. The precipitated insolublematter was separated, washed with ether, and dried to give the titlecompound(0.35 g) as a white amorphous.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.67 and 0.72 (3H, s), 0.90-1.20 (3H, m),1.20-1.40(3H, m), 1.43 and 1.48 (6H, s), 2.30-2.50 (1H, m), 2.83-3.40(5H, m), 3.40-4.30 (4H, m), 4.57-4.79 (1H, m), 6.76-7.03 (1H, m),7.03-7.56 (8H, m), 7.56-8.80 (3H, m)

EXAMPLE 333N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-3-phenyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)propionamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 40 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.70 and 0.72 (3H, s), 0.95-1.12 (3H, m), 1.33(3H, s), 2.53-2.69 (2H, m), 2.69-2.86 (2H, m), 2.90-3.03 (2H, m), 3.25and 3.28 (3H, s), 3.45-3.68 (2H, m), 3.69-3.81 (1H, m), 3.96-4.10 (1H,m), 4.53-4.69 (2H, m), 7.04-7.29 (7H, m), 7.43 and 7.45 (1H, d, J=4.9Hz), 7.78-7.86 (1H, m), 8.10-8.27 (1H, m), 8.57-8.77 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 334N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-2-quinolin-6-ylacetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 332 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.68 and 0.70 (3H, s), 1.00-1.08 (3H, m), 1.31and 1.32 (3H, s), 3.03 (1H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.10-3.18 (1H, m), 3.23 and3.26 (3H, s), 3.40-3.90 (2H, m), 3.95-4.13 (4H, m), 4.60-4.88 (2H, m),7.18-7.29 (2H, m), 7.42-7.52 (1H, m), 7.66-8.04 (4H, m), 8.07-8.21 (1H,m), 8.28-8.45 (1H, m), 8.65-8.93 (3H, m), 9.06-9.16 (1H, m)

EXAMPLE 335N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzoimidazol-1-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 332 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.71 and 0.76 (3H, s), 1.00-1.13 (3H, m), 1.33and 1.34 (3H, s), 2.98 (1H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.10-3.17 (1H, m), 3.29 and3.33 (3H, s), 3.50-3.68 (1H, m), 3.68-3.84 (2H, m), 3.97-4.13 (1H, m),4.55-4.72 (2H, m), 4.76-4.87 (2H, m), 6.63-7.05 (4H, m), 7.15-7.38 (2H,m) 7.41-7.60 (1H, m), 7.75-7.88 (1H, m), 8.17-8.38 (1H, m), 8.56-8.86(2H, m), 10.84 and 10.89 (1H, s)

EXAMPLE 3361-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 124-127° C.

EXAMPLE 337N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(3-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzoimidazol-1-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamidehydrochloride

N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzoimidazol-1-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamidehydrochloride(0.26 g), cesium carbonate(0.43 g), and methyl iodide(0.04ml) were added to DMF(5 ml), and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 days. Water was added to the reaction mixture, andstirred for 1 hour, followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was condensed under reduced pressure, and the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=85:15). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride in ethanol solution(0.44 ml) was addedto a 2-propanol solution (5 ml) of the residue, and the liquid wasstirred at room temperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure.Ethanol and ether were added to the residue. The precipitated insolublematter was separated, washed with ether, and dried to give the titlecompound(0.20 g) as a white powder.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.71 and 0.76 (3H, s), 1.00-1.13 (3H, m), 1.33and 1.34 (3H, s), 2.92-3.03 (1H, m), 3.10-3.25 (1H, m), 3.30 and 3.30(3H, s), 3.30-3.50 (3H, m), 3.50-3.81 (3H, m), 3.97-4.14 (1H, m),4.57-4.91 (4H, m), 6.74-7.11 (3H, m), 7.11-7.40 (3H, m), 7.46 and 7.57(1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.72-7.85 (1H, m), 8.15-8.37(1H, m), 8.63-8.86 (2H,m)

EXAMPLE 338N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]benzamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 42 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (CDCl3), δppm: 0.79 (3H, bs), 1.15-1.24 (3H, m), 1.52 and 1.54(3H, s), 2.43 (3H, d, J=0.4 Hz), 3.33-3.42 (3H, m), 3.45-3.83 (3H, m),3.83-5.04 (5H, m), 6.27-6.77 (2H, m), 6.80-7.14 (2H, m), 7.17-7.44 (7H,m)

EXAMPLE 339N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(4-methylindol-1-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 332 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.71 and 0.77 (3H, s), 0.90-1.15 (3H, m), 1.33and 1.35 (3H, s), 2.44 and 2.46 (3H, s), 2.89-3.13 (2H, m), 3.29 and3.30 (3H, s), 3.58-3.65 (1H, m), 3.66-3.86 (2H, m), 3.96-4.14 (1H, m),4.56-4.89 (2H, m), 5.10 and 5.20 (2H, s), 6.38-6.50 (1H, m), 6.77-7.03(3H, m), 7.15-7.36 (3H, m), 7.46 and 7.57 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.66-7.78(1H, m), 8.09-8.23 (1H, m), 8.60-8.79 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 3407-({N-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 103-104° C.

EXAMPLE 3411-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 119-122° C.

EXAMPLE 3421-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(5-methylthiazol-4-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 144-145° C.

EXAMPLE 343N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]acetamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 330 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.74 and 0.78 (3H, s), 1.15-1.24 (3H, m), 1.49 and1.51 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, d, J=0.6 Hz), 3.11 and 3.24 (3H, s), 3.60-3.94(9H, m), 3.94-4.26 (2H, m), 4.33-4.78 (2H, m), 6.09-6.59 (2H, m),6.77-6.90 (1H, m), 6.90-6.98 (1H, m), 7.03-7.37 (5H, m), 7.57 (1H, d,J=8.0 Hz), 7.66 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz)

EXAMPLE 3447-({N-(1,5-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 138-139° C.

EXAMPLE 345N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-2-quinolin-3-ylacetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 332 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 189-194° C.

EXAMPLE 3461-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carboxylicacid-N-benzyl-N-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)amide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 330 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 181-182° C.

EXAMPLE 3471-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(5-methyloxazol-4-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 129.0-130.5° C.

EXAMPLE 3481-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carboxylicacid-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 330 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Et₂O-EtOH)

mp: 151.1-155.1° C.

EXAMPLE 3497-({N-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(1,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 113-116° C.

EXAMPLE 350N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(2-methylbenzoimidazol-1-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)acetamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 330 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 and 0.87 (3H, s), 1.15-1.30 (3H, m), 1.53 and1.55 (3H, s), 2.41 and 2.47 (3H, s), 2.87-3.01 (2H, m), 3.33 and 3.39(3H, s), 3.60-3.94 (3H, m), 4.05-4.26 (1H, m), 4.50-4.87 (4H, m), 6.89(1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 6.98-7.60 (7H, m), 7.68 (1H, t, J=9.1 Hz), 8.44 (1H,s), 8.52 and 8.61 (1H, d, J=3.5 Hz)

EXAMPLE 3511-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-(3-methylpyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (AcOEt-Et₂O)

mp: 139-143° C.

EXAMPLE 3521-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.69 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.31 (3H,s), 2.80-3.20 (2H, m), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.30 (3H, s), 3.39-3.45 (2H, m),3.70-3.77 (1H, m), 3.92-4.04 (3H, m), 4.36 (2H, br), 4.74 (2H, br), 6.76(1H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 7.30-7.40 (3H, m), 7.59 (1H, br), 7.83 (2H, br), 8.07(1H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.65 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 3537-({N-(1,5-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.72 (3H, s), 1.08 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.24 (3H, s), 3.30-3.43 (5H, m), 3.73 (3H, s), 3.66-3.86 (3H, m),3.97-4.06 (1H, m), 4.27 (2H, br), 4.43 (2H, br), 6.32-6.35 (1H, m), 6.85(1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.97 (1H, s), 7.54-7.57 (1H, m), 7.61-7.72 (2H, m),7.87 (1H, br), 7.94-7.95 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 3541-Ethyl-7-({N-(6-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.67 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.70-3.10 (2H, m), 3.27 (5H, br), 3.41 (3H, s),3.65-4.10 (6H, m), 4.63 (2H, br), 6.51 (1H, br), 6.70 (1H, br), 7.57(1H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 7.00-7.70 (4H, m), 8.23 (1H, br), 8.74 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 355N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzimidazol-1-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)isobutyramide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 332 using appropriate starting materials.

Pale Brown White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.74 and 0.80 (3H, s), 1.08-1.23 (3H, m), 1.50 and1.52 (3H, s), 1.95-2.07 (6H, m), 2.15-2.35 (1H, m), 2.87 (1H, t, J=7.5Hz), 3.16 and 3.37 (3H, s), 3.42-3.63 (2H, m), 3.63-3.88 (1H, m),3.95-4.18 (1H, m), 4.43-4.82 (2H, m), 6.52-6.62 (1H, m), 6.80-7.32 (7H,m), 7.48 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.99 and 8.10 (1H, s), 8.30-8.63 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 3561-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[1-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 164-167° C.

EXAMPLE 3571-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-[1-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 163-164° C.

EXAMPLE 3587-({N-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-[1-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 169-170° C.

EXAMPLE 3597-({N-(2-Ethoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 104-106° C.

EXAMPLE 3601-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(quinolin-5-yl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.45 g), 5-bromoquinoline(0.25 g),tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(5.4 mg), xantphos(10 mg), andcesium carbonate (0.46 g) were added to toluene(9 ml), and the mixturewas heated at 130° C. for 3 days. The reaction liquid was cooled to roomtemperature. Water was added to the reaction mixture, and stirred for 1hour, followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The filtrate was condensed underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=85:15). The purified product wascondensed under reduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride in ethanolsolution(1 ml) was added to a ethanol solution (5 ml) of the residue,and the liquid was stirred at room temperature, and concentrated underreduced pressure. Ethanol and ether were added to the residue. Theprecipitated insoluble matter was separated, washed with ether, anddried to give the title compound(0.20 g) as a yellow amorphous.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.55 (3H, s), 0.99 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.29 (3H,s), 3.03 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.14 (3H, s), 3.30-3.80 (3H, m), 3.90-4.03(1H, m), 4.49 (2H, s), 7.06-7.20 (2H, m), 7.33 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.49(1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 7.73 (1H, dd, J=4.8 Hz, 8.8 Hz), 7.78-7.90 (3H, m),8.23 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.64 (1H, s), 8.69 (1H, d, J=4.8 Hz), 8.73 (1H,d, J=8.8 Hz), 9.07 (1H, d, J=3.6 Hz),

EXAMPLE 361N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 330 using appropriate starting materials.

Yellow Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.70 and 0.79 (3H, s), 1.08-1.23 (3H, m), 1.49 and1.52 (3H, s), 2.77 (1H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 2.85 (1H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.06 and3.21(3H, s), 3.52-3.82 (3H, m), 4.01-4.16 (3H, m), 4.50-4.70 (2H, m),6.75-7.32 (5H, m), 7.32-7.50 (3H, m), 7.82-7.92 (1H, m), 8.27-8.55 (2H,m), 10.1 and 10.1 (1H, bs)

EXAMPLE 3627-({N-(4-Chloropyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 114-118° C.

EXAMPLE 363N-[3-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridin-2-ylmethyl]formamide

3-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridine-2-carbonitrile(0.40g) and Raney nickel(1.2 g) were suspended in formic acid(8 ml), and themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 3 hours. The reaction mixture wasfiltered to remove insoluble matter, and the filtrate was condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=75:25→80:20). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure. Acetone and ether wereadded to the residue. The precipitated insoluble matter was separated,washed with ether, and dried to give the title compound(33 mg) as a palebrown white amorphous.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.77 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.43 (3H, d, J=0.9 Hz), 2.85 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 3.35 (3H, s),3.58-3.84 (5H, m), 4.00-4.18 (3H, m), 4.54 (2H, d, J=4.4 Hz), 6.41 (1H,dd, J=0.4 Hz, 7.3 Hz), 6.47 (1H, t, J=0.8 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),7.06 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 7.7 Hz), 7.12-7.20 (3H, m), 7.38 (1H, bs), 7.55(1H, dd, J=1.2, 7.7 Hz), 8.32 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 8.36 (1H, dd, J=1.5,4.9 Hz)

EXAMPLE 3641-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]N-(quinolin-5-yl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 166-168° C.

EXAMPLE 365N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)propionamide

Sodium hydride (55% in oil) (52 mg) was suspended in DMF(7 ml), andcooled to 0° C. in an ice water bath.N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamide(210mg) was added thereto at the same temperature, and the mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes followed at room temperature for 30minutes. Methyl iodide(0.03 ml) was added thereto, and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Water was added to the reactionliquid, followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wasdried over sodium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=90:10). The purified product was condensed to dryness to givethe title compound(20 mg) as a pale yellow white amorphous.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.75 and 0.86 (3H, s), 1.17 and 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.1Hz), 1.51 (3H, s),1.54 (3H, s), 2.94 (1H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 3.06 (1H, t,J=7.2 Hz), 3.40 and 3.48 (3H, s), 3.44-3.54 (2H, m), 3.68 (1H, t, J=6.7Hz), 3.72-3.90 (1H, m), 3.95-4.22 (2H, m), 4.18 and 4.25 (3H, s),4.70-4.84 (1H, m), 7.03-7.75 (8H, m), 8.27-8.35 (1H, m), 8.35-8.44 (1H,m), 8.51-8.64 (1H, m)

EXAMPLE 366N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)formamide

Sodium hydride (55% in oil) (52 mg) was suspended in DMF(7 ml), andcooled to 0° C. in an ice water bath.N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-(1H-indazol-3-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)acetamide(210mg) was added thereto at the same temperature, and the mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes followed at room temperature for 30minutes. Methyl iodide(0.03 ml) was added thereto, and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Water was added to the reactionliquid, followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wasdried over sodium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=85:15). The purified product was condensed to dryness to givethe title compound(17 mg) as a pale yellow white amorphous.

Pale Yellow White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.19 and 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),1.53 (3H, bs),2.85 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 3.39 and 3.39 (3H, s), 3.44-3.54(2H, m), 3.75-3.88 (1H, m), 4.06-4.20 (1H, m), 4.27-4.65 (2H, m),6.98-7.10 (1H, m), 7.10-7.18 (1H, m), 7.21-7.35 (2H, m), 7.41 and 7.53(1H, dt, J=7.9, 2.0 Hz), 8.05 and 8.30 (1H, s), 8.39 and 8.41 (1H, d,J=1.8 Hz), 8.50 and 8.62 (1H, dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz)

EXAMPLE 3671-Ethyl-7-({N-[1-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl]-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.75 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 1.41 (3H, s), 2.09 (3H, s), 2.57-2.84 (2H, m), 3.16 (2H, br), 3.35(3H, s), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.62-3.70 (2H, m), 4.00-4.13 (1H, m), 4.18 (2H,br), 6.83 (1H, br), 7.09 (1H, br), 7.43-7.63 (3H, m), 7.83 (1H, br),7.91-7.92 (1H, m), 8.40 (1H, br), 8.46 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 3681-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-hydroxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 187-190° C.

EXAMPLE 3697-({N,N-Bis-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 160-165° C.

EXAMPLE 3701-Ethyl-7-({N-(5-methoxymethyl-2-methyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 169-170° C.

EXAMPLE 3711-Ethyl-7-({N-(5-methoxymethyl-2-methyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 113-115° C.

EXAMPLE 3721-Isobutyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 184-186° C.

EXAMPLE 3731-Isobutyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 207-210° C.

EXAMPLE 3741-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 180-182° C.

EXAMPLE 3751-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-({N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 229-231° C.

EXAMPLE 3761-(2-Methoxyethyl)-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 182-185° C.

EXAMPLE 3771-(2-Methoxyethyl)-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 188-189° C.

EXAMPLE 3781-Isobutyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 149-151° C.

EXAMPLE 3791-(2-Methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 179-181° C.

EXAMPLE 3801-(2-Methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-({N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 205-206° C.

EXAMPLE 3811-Cyclopropylmethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp:189-191° C.

EXAMPLE 3821-Cyclopropylmethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 192-194° C.

EXAMPLE 3831-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 138-143° C.

EXAMPLE 3841-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-({N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 220-221° C.

EXAMPLE 3851-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 130-131° C.

EXAMPLE 3861-Cyclopropyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 213-214° C.

EXAMPLE 3871-Cyclopropyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 182-184° C.

EXAMPLE 3881-Cyclopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-({[2-N-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 172-173° C.

EXAMPLE 3891-Cyclopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-({N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 191-193° C.

EXAMPLE 3901-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 149-150° C.

Examples 391 to 582

The following compounds were obtained in the same manner as in Examplesabove using appropriate starting materials.

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EXAMPLE 5831-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyrimidin-5-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 146.2-148.2° C.

EXAMPLE 5841-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[4-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-yl)piperidin-1-ylmethyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde(0.203g) and acetic acid(0.063 ml) were added to a 1,2-dichloroethane solution(5 ml) of 1-(piperidin-4-yl)-3,4-dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-one (0.170 g),and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride(0.235 g) was added, and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=100:0→90:10). The purifiedproduct was condensed to dryness to give the title compound(0.205 g) aspale yellow amorphous.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.54 (3H,s), 1.68-1.75 (2H, m), 2.13-2.21 (2H, m), 2.55-2.60 (2H, m), 2.64-2.76(2H, m), 2.80-2.85 (2H, m), 2.95-3.03 (2H, m), 3.44 (3H, s), 3.57(2H,s), 3.77-3.85 (1H, m), 4.10-4.19 (1H, m), 4.25-4.33 (1H, m), 7.01 (1H,dt, J=1.9, 7.4 Hz), 7.14-7.28 (6H, m)

EXAMPLE 5851-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[4-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)-piperidin-1-ylmethyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.85 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.54 (3H,s), 1.70-1.77 (2H, m), 2.28-2.34 (2H, m), 2.94 (2H, br), 3.05-3.13 (2H,m), 3.46 (3H, s), 3.64 (2H, s), 3.78-3.87 (1H, m), 4.11-4.19 (1H, m),5.33 (1H, bs), 6.67 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz), 7.21 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 7.27-7.32(3H, m), 7.50-7.57 (2H, m), 7.62 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz), 7.78 (1H, br)

EXAMPLE 586N-[1-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)piperidin-4-yl]-N-phenylbenzamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 1.55-1.63 (2H, m), 1.88-1.95 (2H, m), 2.16-2.26 (2H, m), 2.88-2.94(2H, m), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.45-3.53 (2H, m), 3.73-3.82 (1H, m), 4.10-4.16(1H, m), 4.70-4.82 (1H, m), 6.98-7.02 (2H, m), 7.07-7.24 (11H, m)

EXAMPLE 5871-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-yl)-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl]-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.73-0.82 (3H, m), 1.16-1.20 (3H, m), 1.51-1.53(3H, m), 2.10-2.35 (2H, m), 2.55-3.20 (8H, m), 3.40-3.44 (3H, m),3.61-4.16 (4H, m), 5.30-5.45 (1H, m), 6.98-7.04 (1H, m), 7.14-7.30 (5H,m), 7.65-7.68 (1H, m)

EXAMPLE 5881-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.62-2.65 (2H, m), 2.94-2.98 (2H, m), 3.39 (3H, s),3.46-3.59 (6H, m), 3.76-3.82 (1H, m), 4.09-4.13 (1H, m), 6.71 (1H, d,J=8.0 Hz), 7.09-7.17 (4H, m), 7.21-7.24 (2H, m), 7.68 (1H, dd, J=1.6,7.7 Hz), 7.91 (1H, br), 8.38 (1H, dd, J=1.7, 4.9 Hz)

EXAMPLE 5891-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.62-2.65 (2H, m), 2.94-2.97 (2H, m), 3.39 (3H, s),3.49-3.61 (6H, m), 3.76-3.84 (1H, m), 4.09-4.13 (1H, m), 6.74 (1H, d,J=1.1 Hz), 6.97 (1H, dd, J=1.4, 7.7 Hz), 7.10-7.13 (2H, m), 7.16 (1H, d,J=1.1 Hz), 7.22-7.28 (2H, m), 7.70 (1H, dd, J=1.6, 7.7 Hz), 8.17 (1H,br), 8.38 (1H, dd, J=1.6, 4.9 Hz)

EXAMPLE 5907-{[N-(1-Benzyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

1-Benzyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline-6-carbaldehyde (0.205 g) wasadded to a methanol solution (10 ml) of7-(aminomethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4(3H,5H)-dione(0.213 g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Sodiumborohydride (0.022 g) was added to the mixture, and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature overnight. The liquid was then condensedunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=9:1). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(0.400 g) as a white amorphous.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.77-2.81 (2H, m), 2.96-3.00 (2H, m), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.73 (2H, s),3.74-3.83 (1H, m), 3.81 (2H, s), 4.12-4.17 (1H, m), 5.17 (2H, s), 6.83(1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.05 (1H, dd, J=1.9, 8.3 Hz), 7.16 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz),7.19-7.25 (6H, m), 7.27-7.33 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 5917-{[N-(1-Benzyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 590 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.77-2.80 (2H, m), 2.96-3.00 (2H, m), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.67 (2H, s),3.68 (2H, s), 3.76-3.81 (1H, m), 4.12-4.18 (1H, m), 5.20 (2H, s),6.90-6.95 (2H, m), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=1.8, 8.4 Hz), 7.12-7.14 (2H, m),7.17-7.24 (4H, m), 7.25-7.30 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 5921-Cyclopropyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 146-148° C.

EXAMPLE 5931-(2-Methoxyethyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 127-130° C.

EXAMPLE 5941-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-phenylpiperidin-1-ylmethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.78 and 0.81 (3H, s), 1.15-1.20 (3H, m),1.33-1.47 (1H, m),1.51-1.53 (3H, m), 1.55-1.84 (5H, m), 1.95-2.05 (1H,m), 2.83-2.97 (2H, m), 3.12-3.17 (1H, m), 3.38 and 3.41 (3H, s),3.70-3.85 (2H, m), 4.07-4.18 (1H, m), 7.07-7.26 (4H, m), 7.30-7.36 (2H,m), 7.40-7.45 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 5951-Cyclopropyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: −0.27-0.01 (1H, m), 0.43-0.46 (1H, m), 0.74 (3H,s), 0.73-0.79 (1H, m), 1.05-1.34 (1H, m), 1.34 (3H, s), 2.16 (3H, s),2.81 (2H, br), 3.21-3.28 (1H, m), 3.28 (3H, s), 3.28 (3H, s), 3.84 (4H,br), 4.15 (2H, br), 4.55 (2H, br), 6.93 (1H, s), 7.36 (2H, br), 7.43(2H, br), 7.77 (1H, br), 7.97 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 8.38 (1H, s), 8.60 (1H,br).

EXAMPLE 5961-(2-Methoxyethyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.71 (3H, s), 1.35 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.51(3H, s), 2.80 (2H, br), 3.12 (3H, s), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.41 (2H, t, J=5.2Hz), 3.83 (2H, br), 3.85-3.88 (2H, m), 4.00-4.60 (4H, m), 6.46 (1H, s),6.23 (1H, s), 7.10-7.49 (4H, m), 7.71 (1H, br), 8.28 (1H, br), 8.56 (1H,br).

EXAMPLE 5977-{N-(Benzo[1,3]dioxol-4-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]aminomethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 135.9-137.5° C.

EXAMPLE 5981-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{N-[3-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-ylmethyl)benzylamino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.77-2.83 (2H, m), 2.97-3.02 (2H, m), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.76-3.83 (5H,m), 4.10-4.18 (1H, m), 5.17 (2H, s), 6.86 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.97 (1H,dt, J=1.0 and 7.4 Hz), 7.07-7.14 (2H, m), 7.17-7.29 (7H, m)

EXAMPLE 5991-Ethyl-7-({N-(1H-indol-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.65 (3H, s), 1.08 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.47 (3H,s), 2.48 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=5.1 Hz), 3.13 (3H, s), 3.41(2H, s), 3.61-3.72(1H, m), 3.91-4.17 (3H, m), 4.22-4.35 (1H, m),4.35-4.43 (1H, m), 6.24 (1H, dd, J=0.62, 7.4 Hz), 6.47 (1H, dd, J=2.0,3.0 Hz), 6.67 (1H, d, J=0.84 Hz), 6.73-6.84 (3H, m), 6.89 (1H, d, J=1.4Hz),6.95-7.03 (2H, m), 7.17 (1H, t, J=2.8 Hz), 7.52-7.59 (1H, m), 10.51(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 6007-{N-(Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]aminomethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 179.7-181.8° C.

EXAMPLE 6011-Ethyl-7-({N-(1H-indol-6-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.76 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.50 (3H,s), 2.44 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.86 (2H, dt, J=2.4, 5.9 Hz), 3.31 (3H, s),3.62-3.83(5H, m), 3.98-4.18 (3H, m), 6.40 (1H, dd, J=0.70, 7.3 Hz), 6.48(1H, t, J=0.88 Hz), 6.50-6.54(1H, m), 6.95-7.11 (4H, m), 7.15 (1H, bs),7.19 (1H, dd, J=2.5, 3.1 Hz), 7.53 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.10 (1H, bs).

EXAMPLE 6027-({N-(1H-Benzoimidazol-5-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.76 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.43 (3H, d, J=0.68 Hz), 2.80-2.92 (2H, m), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.62-3.88(5.H, m), 3.92-4.25(3H, m), 6.40 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.47 (1H, s),6.82-7.25 (5H, m), 7.26-7.92 (2H, m), 8.02 (1H, s), 9.38 (1H, bs).

EXAMPLE 6031-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ethyl Acetate-Hexane-Diisopropyl Ether)

mp: 128-130° C.

EXAMPLE 6041-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 206-208° C.

EXAMPLE 6051-Isobutyl-8-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Pale Pink Powder (Ethyl Acetate-hexane-diisopropyl Ether)

mp: 155-159° C.

EXAMPLE 6061-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(3-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-1-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 104.1-109.4° C.

EXAMPLE 6071-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder (Ethyl Acetate-hexane-diisopropyl Ether)

mp: 153-155° C.

EXAMPLE 6081-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder (Ether)

mp: 207-210° C.

EXAMPLE 6091-Cyclopropylmethyl-8-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 139-141° C.

EXAMPLE 6101-Isobutyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder (Ether)

mp: 151-152° C.

EXAMPLE 6111-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[(1-methyl-1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)methyl]-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 126.9-132.6° C.

EXAMPLE 6121-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(3-pyrazol-1-ylbenzyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.78 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.44 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.86 (2H, dt, J=1.8, 5.8 Hz), 3.30 (3H, s),363-3.84 (5H, m), 3.98-4.23 (3H, m), 6.37 (1H, dd, J=0.68, 7.3 Hz), 6.49(1H, t, J=0.88 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.03-7.15(3H, m), 7.16-7.26(4H, m), 7.32 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.32-7.37 (1H, m), 7.83 (1H, t, J=1.1Hz).

EXAMPLE 6131-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-pyrazol-1-yl-benzyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Pale Yellow White Powder

mp: 123-130° C.

EXAMPLE 6141-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]pyrazin-2-ylmethylamino}methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 128.7-130.7° C.

EXAMPLE 6151-Ethyl-7-({N-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.76 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.50 (3H,s), 2.43 (3H, d, J=0.72 Hz), 2.91 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.32 (3H, s),3.69-3.85 (3H, m), 3.85-3.95 (2H, m), 3.95-4.22 (3H, m), 6.43 (1H, dd,J=0.68, 7.3 Hz), 6.48 (1H, s), 6.76 (1H, dt, J=1.1, 6.8 Hz), 7.02-7.11(2H, m), 7.12-7.23 (3H, m), 7.32 (1H, s), 7.53 (1H, q, J=3.2 Hz), 7.95(1H, td, J=1.1, 6.8 Hz).

EXAMPLE 6167-{[N-(1-Benzyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-7-ylmethyl)-N-methylamino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

7-{[N-(1-Benzyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(247 mg) was dissolved in DMF(2 ml), and was cooled to 0° C. in icewater bath. Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 13.56 mg) was added thereto atthe same temperature, and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5hours. Methyl iodide (73.5 mg) was added thereto, and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 4 hours. Water was added to the reactionmixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas dried with sodium sulfate, and was condensed under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(dichloromethane: methanol=10:1). The purified product was condensed todryness under reduced pressure to give the title compound(169 mg) as awhite amorphous.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.04 (3H, s), 2.75-2.8 (2H, m), 2.95-3.00 (2H, m), 3.38 (3H, s),3.40-3.44 (4H, m), 3.75-3.85 (1H, m), 4.07-4.19 (1H, m), 5.20 (2H, s),6.92-6.96 (2H, m), 7.07-7.14 (3H, m), 7.17-7.31 (6H, m)

EXAMPLE 6171-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-hydroxybenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 166-170° C.

EXAMPLE 6181-Isobutyl-8-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ethyl Acetate-hexanes)

mp: 96-100° C.

EXAMPLE 6191-Cyclopropylmethyl-8-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ethyl Acetate-hexane)

mp: 95-99° C.

EXAMPLE 6202-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)benzonitrile

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 156.7-158.6° C.

EXAMPLE 6214-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)benzaldehyde

A 2N-hydrochloric acid (5 ml) was added to an THF solution (5 ml) of7-({N-(4-diethoxymethylbenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.52 g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.2N-Sodium hydroxide solution(5 ml) was added to the reaction mixture,followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. The organic layer was driedwith sodium sulfate, and was condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate). The purified product was condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate and ether, and dried togive the title compound(0.35 g) as a white powder.

mp: 153-155° C.

EXAMPLE 6221-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 152-153° C.

EXAMPLE 6231-Ethyl-7-({N-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 143-144° C.

EXAMPLE 6241-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 112-114° C.

EXAMPLE 6251,3,3-Trimethyl-8-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder (Ether)

mp: 117-122° C.

EXAMPLE 6261,3,3-Trimethyl-8-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 154-157° C.

EXAMPLE 6271-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 108-114° C.

EXAMPLE 6281-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 177-179° C.

EXAMPLE 6291-Ethyl-7-({N-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 155-156° C.

EXAMPLE 6301,3,3-Trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 176-178° C.

EXAMPLE 6311,3,3-Trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Pale Pink Powder (Ether)

mp: 142-144° C.

EXAMPLE 6321-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 213-215° C.

EXAMPLE 6331-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 197-199° C.

EXAMPLE 6341-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridazin-4-ylmethyl)amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 137-141° C.

EXAMPLE 6351-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({[N-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-3-yl)methyl]-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 96-102° C.

EXAMPLE 6361-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(7-methyl-1H-indazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 111-118° C.

EXAMPLE 6371-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 2.62-4.68 (20H, m), 6.69-8.75 (12H, m),

EXAMPLE 6381-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 150.9-154.7° C.

EXAMPLE 6391-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.72 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.09-3.79 (18H, m), 4.65 (2H, br-s), 7.22(1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.33(1H, s), 7.43 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.83 (1H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 7.93-7.97 (1H,m), 8.44 (1H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 8.76-8.80 (3H, m), 8.90 (1H, s)

EXAMPLE 6401-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-oxo-7H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 106.4-114.6° C.

EXAMPLE 6411-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 128.2-130.9° C.

EXAMPLE 6421-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 171-173° C.

EXAMPLE 6431-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 168-170° C.

EXAMPLE 6448-({N-(2-Methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 179-182° C.

EXAMPLE 6458-({N-(2-Methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 123-134° C.

EXAMPLE 6465-Cyclopropylmethyl-1-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 159-160° C.

EXAMPLE 6475-Cyclopropylmethyl-1-(2-methoxyethyl)-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 131-135° C.

EXAMPLE 6487-[2-(4-Chlorophenyl)pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 and 0.80 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),1.52 (3H, s), 1.65-1.98 (3H, m), 2.15-2.30 (2H, m), 3.05-3.17 (2H, m),3.35-3.45 (4H, m), 3.70-3.83 (2H, m), 4.08-4.18 (1H, m), 7.06-7.23 (3H,m), 7.27-7.32 (2H, m), 7.34-7.38 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 6497-(3-Benzylpiperidin-1-ylmethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.77 and 0.79 (3H, s), 0.97-2.10 (5H, m), 1.18(3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s), 2.45-2.55 (2H, m), 2.80-2.90 (2H, m),3.35 and 3.40 (3H, s), 3.41-3.60 (4H, m), 3.75-3.85 (1H, m), 4.10-4.20(1H, m), 7.08-7.26 (8H, m)

EXAMPLE 6501-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(2-phenylazetidin-1-ylmethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.70 and 0.71 (3H, s), 1.10-1.15 (3H, m), 1.50(3H, s), 2.10-2.20 (1H, m), 2.32-2.40 (1H, m), 2.90-3.01 (1H, m), 3.26and 3.32 (3H, s), 3.41-3.46 (1H, m), 3.58-3.78 (3H, m), 4.07-4.17 (2H,m), 7.07-7.21 (4H, m), 7.22-7.28 (2H, m), 7.33-7.38 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 6511-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(6-methyl-3′,4′,5′,6′-tetrahydro-2′H-[2,3′]bipyridinyl-1′-ylmethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 and 0.82 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),1.53 (3H, s), 1.54-1.83 (3H, m), 1.95-2.02 (1H, m), 2.03-2.14 (1H, m),2.18-2.26 (1H, m), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.81-2.90 (1H, m), 2.95-3.10 (2H, m),3.41 and 3.42 (3H, s), 3.50-3.60 (2H, m), 3.75-3.85 (1H, m), 4.08-4.17(1H, m), 6.95-6.98 (2H, m), 7.21-7.24 (3H, m), 7.45-7.50 (1H, m)

EXAMPLE 6527-(2-Benzylpyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 1.53-1.83 (4H, m), 2.15-2.25 (1H, m), 2.53-2.63 (1H, m), 2.68-2.76(1H, m), 2.88-3.06 (2H, m), 3.26-3.35 (1H, m), 3.42 and 3.43 (3H, s),3.75-3.85 (1H, m), 4.03-4.20 (2H, m), 7.17-7.30 (8H, m)

EXAMPLE 6531-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[(2-phenoxypyridin-3-ylamino)methyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.75-3.85 (1H, m), 4.09-4.19 (1H, m), 4.45 (2H, d,J=5.8 Hz), 4.89 (1H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 6.80 (1H, dd, J=1.7 and 7.8 Hz), 6.85(1H, dd, J=4.8 and 7.8 Hz), 7.13-7.23 (3H, m), 7.24-7.34 (3H, m),7.38-7.43 (2H, m), 7.51 (1H, dd, J=1.7 and 4.8 Hz)

EXAMPLE 6547-[(1-Benzyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)methyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

Pale Brown Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.75-3.82 (1H, m), 4.08-4.15 (1H, m), 4.17 (2H, s),5.18 (2H, s), 6.85 (1H, d, J=0.8 Hz), 7.15-7.20 (3H, m), 7.21-7.35 (6H,m)

EXAMPLE 6557-[(3-Benzyloxypyrazin-2-ylamino)methyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

Pale Yellow Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 3.37 (3H, s), 3.75-3.83 (1H, m), 4.07-4.15 (1H, m), 4.68 (2H, d,J=6.1 Hz), 5.41 (2H, s), 5.46 (1H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 7.20-7.25 (3H, m),7.35-7.43 (4H, m), 7.44-7.47 (2H, m), 7.61 (1H, d, J=3.2 Hz)

EXAMPLE 6561-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-phenethylpiperidin-1-ylmethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 and 0.83 (3H, s), 0.90-1.00 (1H, m), 1.19(3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.50-1.75 (6H, m), 1.53 (3H, s), 1.80-1.88 (1H, m),1.90-2.00 (1H, m), 2.50-2.60 (2H, m), 2.71-2.84 (2H, m), 3.40 and 3.41(3H, s), 3.45-3.52 (2H, m), 3.75-3.85 (1H, m), 4.10-4.20 (1H, m),7.10-7.30 (8H, m)

EXAMPLE 6571-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[(4-phenoxymethylthiazol-2-ylamino)methyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

White Amorphous

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.76-3.85 (1H, m), 4.09-4.19 (1H, m), 4.53 (2H, d,J=5.0 Hz), 5.04 (2H, s), 5.69 (1H, brs), 6.54 (1H, s), 6.95-7.00 (3H,m), 7.23-7.32 (5H, m)

EXAMPLE 6581-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 and 0.80 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz),1.52 (3H, s), 1.68-2.00 (3H, m), 2.20-2.32 (2H, m), 3.10-3.23 (2H, m),3.39 (3H, s), 3.47-3.51 (1H, m), 3.70-3.82 (2H, m), 4.09-4.16 (1H, m),7.07-7.23 (3H, m), 7.53-7.62 (4H, m)

EXAMPLE 6597-[2-(2-Chlorophenyl)pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 and 0.80 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),1.52 (3H, s), 1.55-1.70 (1H, m), 1.75-1.95 (2H, m), 2.28-2.45 (2H, m),3.12-3.18 (1H, m), 3.25-3.30 (1H, m), 3.39 and 3.40 (3H, s), 3.71-3.85(2H, m), 3.92-4.00 (1H, m), 4.09-4.20 (1H, m), 7.11-7.22 (4H, m),7.24-7.34 (2H, m), 7.73-7.78 (1H, m)

EXAMPLE 6607-[2-(3-Chlorophenyl)pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.14-1.19 (3H, m), 1.52 (3H, s),1.65-2.00 (3H, m), 2.17-2.31 (2H, m), 3.06-3.22 (2H, m), 3.35-3.44 (4H,m), 3.73-3.81 (2H, m), 4.08-4.16 (1H, m), 7.06-7.30 (6H, m), 7.43-7.47(1H, m)

EXAMPLE 6615-Cyclopropylmethyl-1-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Diisopropyl Ether)

mp: 127-128° C.

EXAMPLE 6621-Cyclopropylmethyl-5-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 131° C.

EXAMPLE 6631-Cyclopropylmethyl-5-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 146-148° C.

EXAMPLE 6641-Cyclopropylmethyl-5-(2-methoxyethyl)-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ether)

mp: 128-129° C.

EXAMPLE 665 Acetic acid3-({N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridin-2-ylmethylester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.78 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.09 (3H, s), 2.43 (1H, d, J=0.96 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.35(3H, s), 3.66-3.80 (5H m), 4.02-4.15 (3H, m), 5.16 (2H, s), 6.40 (1H, d,J=7.3 Hz), 6.50 (1H, br), 6.88 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.07-7.19 (4H, m),7.58 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 1.6 Hz), 8.46 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 6661-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-hydroxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Potassium carbonate (2.0 g) was added to a methanol solution (30 mL) of(3-((((1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)methyl)(2-(2-methyl-4-oxofuro[3,2-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)pyridin-2-yl)methylacetate (3.0 g) and the mixture was stirred overnight at roomtemperature. The resulting mixture was filtered and evaporated. Theresidue was purified by column-chromatography (methanol: ethylacetate=0:100→1:9) to give the titled compound as ivory powder (1.95 g).

mp: 186-188° C.

EXAMPLE 6675-Cyclopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder (Ethyl Acetate-hexane)

mp: 121-122° C.

EXAMPLE 6681-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 134.7-134.8° C.

EXAMPLE 6693-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridine-2-carbaldehyde

2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX, 0.235 g) was added to the dimethyl sulfoxidesuspension (10 mL) of1-ethyl-7-((N-((2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-3-yl)methyl)-N-(2-(2-methyl-4-oxofuro[3,2-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4(3H,5H)-dione(0.48 g) and the mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature.Water was added to the resulting mixture and then the mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate twice. The combined organic layer wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and then the residue was purifiedby column-chromatography (ethyl acetate: hexanes=50:50→100:0). Thepurified product was recrystallized from ether to afford the titledcompound as ivory powder (0.29 g).

mp: 147-149° C.

EXAMPLE 6701-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Trifluoroacetic acid (43.2 mg) was added to a dichloromethane solution(5 ml) ofN-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (208 mg), and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. A saturated sodium bicarbonate solution was addedto the reaction mixture, followed by extraction using dichloromethane,and condensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(148 mg)as a white amorphous.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.62-2.67 (2H, m), 2.86-2.93 (2H, m), 3.37 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s),3.75-3.86 (5H, m), 4.10-4.17 (1H, m), 6.97-7.02 (2H, m), 7.12-7.15 (1H,m), 7.22-7.29 (3H, m)

EXAMPLE 6711-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-oxo-1-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 670 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.75-2.81 (2H, m), 2.95-3.02 (2H, m), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.69-3.73 (4H,m), 3.75-3.83 (1H, m), 4.09-4.16 (1H, m), 5.20 (2H, s), 6.78 (1H, brs),6.96 (1H, dd, J=1.2 and 7.6 Hz), 7.08 (1H, dd, J=1.9 and 8.4 Hz),7.11-7.18 (4H, m), 7.23 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.50-8.53 (2H, m)

EXAMPLE 6727-({N-(3-Aminopyridin-2-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

Ivory Powder

mp: 217-218° C.

EXAMPLE 6737-({N-(3-Aminopyridin-2-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 188-192° C.

EXAMPLE 6747-({N-(2-Diethoxymethylbenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

mp: 138-139° C.

EXAMPLE 6752-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)benzaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 621 using appropriate starting materials.

mp: 157-158° C.

EXAMPLE 6761-Cyclopropylmethyl-5-(2-methoxyethyl)-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.00 (2H, br), 0.21-0.23 (2H, m), 0.61 (3H, s),0.75 (1H, br), 1.26 (3H, s), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.68 (2H, br), 3.24 (3H, s),3.12-3.80 (6H, m), 3.90-4.20 (6H, m), 4.50 (2H, s), 6.41 (1H, s), 6.55(1H, br), 7.20 (1H, br), 7.25-7.50 (3H, m), 7.60 (1H, br), 8.20 (1H,br), 8.48 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 6775-Cyclopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: −0.09-0.05 (3H, m), 0.12-0.23 (2H, m), 0.35-0.46(1H, m), 0.63-0.80 (2H, m), 0.72 (3H, s), 1.06-1.13 (1H, m), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.81 (2H, br), 3.20 (1H, br), 3.34 (3H, s), 3.37-3.45(2H, m), 3.80 (2H, br), 4.15-4.20 (3H, m), 4.67 (3H, br), 6.49 (1H, br),6.66 (1H, br), 7.13-7.60 (4H, m), 7.77-7.80 (1H, m), 8.42 (1H, br), 8.63(1H, br).

EXAMPLE 6787-({N-(3-Diethoxymethylbenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

mp: 112-114° C.

EXAMPLE 6793-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)benzaldehyde

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 621 using appropriate starting materials.

mp: 79-84° C.

EXAMPLE 6801-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-hydroxymethylbenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium borohydride (47 mg) were added to a methanol solution(10 ml) of2-({N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)benzaldehyde(0.59 g) and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. Water wasadded to the reaction mixture, followed by extraction by ethyl acetate.The organic layer was dried by anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from ethylacetate-ether mixture to give the title compound(0.42 g) as a pale brownwhite powder.

mp: 159-161° C.

EXAMPLE 6811-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[4-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-ylmethyl)benzylamino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.76-2.81 (2H, m), 2.95-3.02 (2H, m), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.74-3.83 (5H,m), 4.10-4.18 (1H, m), 5.17 (2H, s), 6.85-6.90 (1H, m), 6.96-7.00 (1H,m), 7.07-7.13 (1H, m), 7.15-7.35 (8H, m)

EXAMPLE 6825-Cyclopropylmethyl-1-(2-methoxyethyl)-7-({N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.03-0.10 (2H, m), 0.25-0.29 (2H, m), 0.66 (3H,s), 0.77-0.85 (1H, m), 1.30 (3H, s), 2.38 (3H, s), 2.95-3.15 (2H, m),3.07 (3H, s), 3.10-3.42 (4H, m), 3.30 (3H, s), 3.50-3.57 (1H, m), 3.87(2H, br), 3.97-4.09 (1H, m), 4.33 (4H, br), 4.77 (2H, br), 6.48 (1H, s),6.64 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.47 (2H, br), 7.57-7.60 (1H, m), 7.79-7.82 (2H,m), 8.66-8.67 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 6835-Cyclopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: −0.09-0.03 (3H, m), 0.15-0.27 (2H, m), 0.37-0.44(1H, m), 0.72 (3H, s), 0.65-0.76 (2H, m), 1.06-1.10 (1H, m), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.43 (3H, br), 2.49 (3H, br), 2.79 (2H, br), 3.17-3.22 (1H, m),3.38-3.49 (1H, m), 3.77 (2H, br), 3.81 (2H, br), 4.14 (2H, br),4.16-4.22 (1H, m), 6.45 (1H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 7.26 (1H, br),7.36 (1H, br), 7.45-7.48 (2H, m), 7.68-7.72 (1H, m), 8.29 (1H, br), 8.56(1H, br).

EXAMPLE 6841-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-morpholin-4-ylmethylbenzyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Morpholine(0.06 ml) and acetic acid(0.1 ml) were added to a1,2-dichloroethane solution(7 ml) of2-({N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)benzaldehyde(0.35 g), and the mixture was stirred for 30 minutes at roomtemperature. Sodium triacetoxy borohydride(0.20 g) was added, and themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Water was added tothe reaction liquid, followed by extraction by dichloromethane. Theorganic layer was dried by anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensed underreduced pressure.

The residue was purified by NH silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate: hexane=3:2). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(0.30 g) as a white amorphous solid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), d ppm: 0.78 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.28-2.38(4H, m), 2.43 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz),3.32 (3H, s), 3.43 (2H, s), 3.56-3.88(9H, m), 3.96-4.07 (2H, m),4.07-4.18(1H, m), 6.40 (1H, dd, J=0.64, 7.4 Hz), 6.48 (1H, d, J=0.88Hz), 6.89 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.08 (2H, d, J=0.96 Hz), 7.12-7.20 (3H, m),7.21-7.26 (1H, m), 7.37 (1H, dd, J=2.1, 7.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 6851-Ethyl-7-({N-(3-hydroxymethylbenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 680 using appropriate starting materials.

mp: 170-172° C.

EXAMPLE 6861-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(3-morpholin-4-ylmethylbenzyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

¹H NMR (CDCl₃) 0.77 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.51 (3H, s),2.37-2.46 (4H, m), 2.43 (3H, d, J=0.96 Hz), 2.82 (2H, dt, J=2.3, 5.8Hz), 3.31 (3H, s), 3.41 (2H, s), 3.59-3.82 (9H, m), 3.96-4.19 (3.H, m),6.44 (1H, dd, J=0.70 7.4 Hz), 6.48 (1H, t, J=0.9 Hz), 6.97-7.09 (3H, m),7.11-7.26(5H, m).

EXAMPLE 6871-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-oxo-1-pyridin-2-ylmethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 670 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.75-2.81 (2H, m), 2.95-3.01 (2H, m), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.70-3.73 (4H,m), 3.74-3.84 (1H, m), 4.08-4.14 (1H, m), 5.30 (2H, s), 6.95 (1H, dd,J=1.3 and 7.6 Hz), 7.05 (1H, brs), 7.11-7.25 (6H, m), 7.60 (1H, dt,J=1.8 and 7.7 Hz), 8.50-8.55 (1H, m)

EXAMPLE 6881-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(2-oxo-1-pyridin-3-ylmethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 670 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.75-2.80 (2H, m), 2.94-2.99 (2H, m), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.70-3.73 (4H,m), 3.75-3.84 (1H, m), 4.08-4.18 (1H, m), 5.22 (2H, s), 6.91 (1H, brs),6.96 (1H, dd, J=1.2 and 7.6 Hz), 7.10-7.18 (3H, m), 7.20-7.24 (2H, m),7.55 (1H, dt, J=2.2 and 7.8 Hz), 8.47 (1H, dd, J=1.6 and 4.8 Hz), 8.56(1H, d, J=1.8 Hz)

EXAMPLE 6891-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-methyl-N-[3-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-ylmethyl)benzyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 616 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.15-1.21 (3H, m), 1.53 (3H, s),2.16 (3H, s), 2.76-2.81 (2H, m), 2.95-3.01 (2H, m), 3.40 (3H, s),3.47-3.54 (4H, m), 3.75-3.82 (1H, m), 4.08-4.16 (1H, m), 5.18 (2H, s),6.86 (1H, dd, J=0.8 and 8.1 Hz), 6.95 (1H, dt, J=1.0 and 7.4 Hz),7.04-7.12 (2H, m), 7.15-7.30 (7H, m)

EXAMPLE 6901-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-methyl-N-[4-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-ylmethyl)-benzyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 616 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.18 (3H, s), 2.76-2.81 (2H, m), 2.95-3.01 (2H, m), 3.41 (3H, s),3.48-3.52 (4H, m), 3.75-3.82 (1H, m), 4.08-4.17 (1H, m), 5.17 (2H, s),6.85-6.90 (1H, m), 6.95-7.00 (1H, m), 7.06-7.13 (1H, m), 7.15-7.33 (8H,m)

EXAMPLE 6917-({N-(2-Dimethylaminomethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

To the 1,2-dichloroethan suspension (5 ml) of3-(((N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)methyl)-N-(2-(2-methyl-4-oxofuro[3,2-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)ethyl)amino)methyl)picolinaldehyde(205 mg), dimethylammonium chloride (59 mg) and triethylamine (0.10 ml)was added sodium triacetoxyborohydride (114 mg) at room temperature, andthe mixture was stirred overnight. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure, and then the residue was purified bycolumn-chromatography (methanol: ethyl acetate=1:9→50:50). The purifiedproduct was dissolved in ethyl acetate (ca. 5 mL) and then 4 M HCl/ethylacetate was added to the mixture. The precipitate was collected anddried in vacuo to give the titled compound as light brown powder (114mg).

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.40 (3H, br), 2.89 (6H, s), 3.15-3.44 (2H, m), 3.34 (3H, s),3.70-4.05 (10H, m), 6.55 (1H, s), 6.73 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.20-8.00 (5H,m), 8.26 (1H, br), 8.64 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 6921-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(2-methylaminomethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

To a methanol solution (5 ml) of3-({N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridine-2-carbaldehyde(243 mg) was added 9.8 M THF solution of methylamine (87 μl) and themixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. NaBH₄ (16 mg) wasadded to the mixture, and then the mixture was stirred overnight. Theresulting mixture was evaporated and the residue was purified by columnchromatography (methanol: ethyl acetate=1:9→50:50). The purified productwas dissolved in ethyl acetate (ca. 5 ml) and then 4 M HCl/ethyl acetatewas added to the mixture. The precipitate was collected and dried invacuo to give the titled compound as light brown powder (18 mg).

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.40 (3H, br), 2.66 (3H, s), 3.05-3.45 (2H, m), 3.34 (3H, s),3.70-4.05 (10H, m), 6.56 (1H, s), 6.74 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.48 (3H, br),7.64 (1H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 7.77 (1H, br), 8.23 (1H, br), 8.62 (1H, br),9.32 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 6937-({N-(2-Cyclopropylaminomethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 692 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.72 (3H, s), 0.70-0.74 (2H, m), 0.98 (2H, br),1.08 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.35 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, br), 2.75 (2H, br), 3.33(3H, s), 3.60-3.90 (5H, m), 3.91-4.05 (1H, m), 4.20-4.70 (5H, m), 6.55(1H, s), 6.73 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.45 (3H, br), 7.59-7.61 (2H, m), 8.15(1H, br), 8.59 (1H, br), 9.54 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 6941-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 691 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.71 (3H, s), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.35 (3H,s), 2.00 (4H, br), 2.43 (3H, br), 2.76 (2H, br), 3.28 (7H, br), 3.75(4H, br), 3.90-4.30 (2H, m), 4.55 (4H, br), 6.52 (1H, br), 6.70 (1H,br), 7.25 (2H, br), 7.32 (1H, br), 7.52 (2H, br), 7.69 (1H, br), 8.47(1H, br), 10.3 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 6951-Ethyl-7-({N-[2-(3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)pyridin-3-ylmethyl]-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 691 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.71 (3H, s), 1.07 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.35 (3H,s), 1.95 (1H, br), 2.19 (1H, br), 2.42 (3H, br), 2.75 (2H, br),3.10-3.60 (9H, m), 3.75 (4H, br), 3.90-4.25 (3H, m), 4.47 (2H, br), 6.52(1H, br), 6.70 (1H, br), 7.27 (3H, br), 7.53 (2H, br), 7.69 (1H, br),8.49 (1H, br), 10.4 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 6961-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[2-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-ylmethyl)benzylamino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.78-2.83 (2H, m), 2.99-3.04 (2H, m), 3.32 (3H, s), 3.74-3.81 (1H,m), 3.90-3.93 (4H, m), 4.08-4.14 (1H, m), 5.30-5.34 (2H, m), 6.82 (1H,dd, J=1.0 and 7.9 Hz), 6.91-7.03 (3H, m), 7.13-7.35 (7H, m)

EXAMPLE 6971-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 120-121° C.

EXAMPLE 6987-({N-(2,6-Dimethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 159-160° C.

EXAMPLE 6991-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 174-175° C.

EXAMPLE 7001-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(4-methyl-7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 163-165° C.

EXAMPLE 7011-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyrimidin-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 166-167° C.

EXAMPLE 7021-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(4-methyl-7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 174-177° C.

EXAMPLE 7031-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-({N-methyl-N-[2-(2-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-ylmethyl)benzyl]amino}methyl)-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 616 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 125-127° C.

EXAMPLE 7041-Ethyl-7-({N-(6-hydroxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using6-((tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)methyl)nicotinaldehyde and1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-((2-(1-oxoisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)ethylamino)methyl)-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4(3H,5H)-dione,followed by deprotection of TBDMS group with tetrabutylammoniumfluoride.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.75 (3H, s), 1.13 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.50 (3H,s), 2.85-2.88 (2H, m), 3.27 (3H, s), 3.62-3.75 (5H, m), 3.96-4.02 (1H,m), 4.13 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 4.65 (2H, s), 6.46 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.93(1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.96-6.99 (2H, m), 7.05 (1H, dd, J=1.8, 8.4 Hz), 7.13(1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.48-7.57 (3H, m), 7.66-7.71 (1H, m), 8.33 (1H, dd,J=0.6, 8.1 Hz), 8.41 (1H, d, J=1.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 7051-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.71 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 1.65-2.34 (2H, m), 2.52-2.92 (6H, m), 3.25-4.82 (12H, m), 6.60-6.92(1H, m), 7.03-7.19 (1H, m), 7.19-7.31 (1H, m), 7.31-7.41 (2H, m),7.41-7.90 (2H, m), 8.00-8.11 (1H, m), 8.12-8.60 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 7061-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-{N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(4-oxo-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}propyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.71 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.32 (3H,s), 1.66-2.29 (2H, m), 2.55-2.71 (2H, m), 2.71-2.92 (4H, m), 2.96-4.81(12H, m), 6.81-7.02 (2H, m), 7.02-7.41 (4H, m), 7.41-7.69 (1H, m),7.41-7.90 (2H, m), 8.42-8.93 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 7077-{[2-(2,6-Dimethylpyridin-3-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 590 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm:0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.49 (3H, s), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.78-2.83 (2H, m), 2.85-2.89 (2H, m), 3.40(3H, s), 3.74-3.84 (1H, m), 3.84 (2H, s), 4.09-4.19 (1H, m), 6.93 (1H,d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.17-7.19 (2H, m), 7.24 (1H, s), 7.32 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 7087-{[N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.23 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.75-3.83 (8H, m), 4.09-4.20 (1H, m),5.94 (1H, s), 7.20-7.28 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 7091-Ethyl-7-{[N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.74-3.85 (1H, s), 3.85 (2H, s), 3.91(2H, s), 4.10-4.67 (1H, m), 4.67 (2H, s), 7.22-7.28 (4H, m), 7.72-7.74(1H, m), 8.49-8.51 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 7101-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-(3-methyl-3H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.69 (3H, s), 3.75-3.84 (1H, m), 3.80 (2H, s), 3.83(2H, s), 4.11-4.18 (1H, m), 6.92 (1H, s), 7.20-7.23 (2H, m), 7.25-7.28(1H, m), 7.42 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 7111-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[(1-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)methyl]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81-0.82 (3H, m), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),1.42-1.44 (3H, m), 1.53 (3H, s), 3.40-3.41 (3H, m), 3.62-3.70 (2H, m),3.73-3.83 (1H, m), 3.85-3.91 (1H, m), 4.09-4.19 (1H, m), 7.14-7.19 (2H,m), 7.22-7.31 (2H, m), 7.70-7.74 (1H, m), 8.51-8.53 (1H, m), 8.58 (1H,d, J=2.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 7127-{[(1,5-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 1.77 (6H, s), 2.26 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.74-3.85 (1H, m), 3.74(3H, s), 3.77 (2H, s), 3.86 (2H, s), 5.96 (1H, s), 7.23-7.24 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 713N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-2-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

Triethylamine(0.6 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (6 ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-aminomethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(1.0g). The mixture was cooled with ice. 2-Nitrobenzenesulphonylchloride(0.80 g) was added, and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. A saturated sodium bicarbonate solution was addedto the reaction mixture, followed by extraction using dichloromethane.

The organic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, dried withmagnecium sulfate. After concentration under reduced pressure, theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane: ethylacetate=1:1→1:4). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure, and the residue was recrystallized from the ethylacetate-hexane mixture to give the title compound(1.38 g) as a whitesolid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.78 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 3.35 (3H, s), 3.72-3.83 (1H, m), 4.06-4.17 (1H, m), 4.35 (2H, d,J=6.4 Hz), 5.78 (1H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 7.16-7.23 (3H, m), 7.73-7.79 (2H, m),7.86-7.91 (1H, m), 8.12-8.15 (1H, m)

EXAMPLE 7141-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(5-methyloxazol-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.29 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.68 (2H, s), 3.72-3.86(3H, m),4.09-4.23(1H, m), 7.20-7.30 (3H, m), 7.74 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 7151-Ethyl-7-{[(6-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.49 (3H, s), 3.74-3.85 (1H, m), 3.83 (2H, s), 3.85(2H, s), 4.10-4.20 (1H, m), 4.58 (2H, s), 7.23-7.37 (3H, m), 7.40 (1H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.71 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 2.1 Hz), 8.53 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 7161-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methyl-1-oxypyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

To a dichloromethane solution (10 ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(2.0 g) was added m-chloroperbenzoic acid (mCPBA, 0.89 g) at 0° C. andthe mixture was stirred overnight. The resulting mixture was charged onsilica gel and purified by column chromatography (methanol/ethyl acetate1:9→1:1) to give the titled compound as white amorphous (0.46 g).

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.35 (3H, s), 2.44 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 3.35(3H, s), 3.62 (2H, s), 3.69-3.83 (3H, m), 4.03-4.18 (3H, m), 6.41 (1H,dd, J=7.3, 0.7 Hz), 6.51 (1H, t, J=0.9 Hz), 6.85 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),6.92-6.96 (1H, m), 7.09-7.11 (2H, m), 7.15-7.18 (1H, m), 7.21-7.22 (1H,m), 8.14 (1H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 7171-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(3-methyl-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.28 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.73-3.87(1H, m), 3.91 (2H, s), 3.93(2H, s), 4.08-4.23 (1H, m), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 7.6 Hz), 7.22-7.34 (3H,m), 7.41-7.47 (1H, m), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=1.1, 4.8 Hz).

EXAMPLE 7181-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[1-(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethylamino]-methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin EXAMPLE 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82-0.83 (3H, m), 1.15-1.89 (3H, m), 1.35-1.37(3H, m), 1.53 (3H, s), 2.52 (3H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 3.39-3.40 (3H, m), 3.66(2H, s), 3.73-3.82 (1H, m), 4.05-4.20 (2H, m), 7.18-7.20 (3H, m),7.23-7.24 (1H, m), 7.85 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 1.6 Hz), 8.40 (1H, d, J=4.7 Hz).

Example 7197-{[(2-Ethoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.17 (6H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.57 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 3.74-3.83 (1H, m), 3.84 (2H,s), 3.92 (2H, s), 4.09-4.20 (1H, m), 4.71 (2H, s), 7.22-7.28 (4H, m),7.71 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 8.49 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7201-Ethyl-7-{[1-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 584 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: : 0.82-0.83 (3H, m), 1.16 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.40(3H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 1.52 (3H, s), 3.37-3.40 (6H, m), 3.60 (1H, d, J=13.6Hz), 3.68 (1H, d, J=13.6 Hz), 3.72-3.82 (1H, m), 4.09-4.20 (1H, m),4.23-4.30 (1H, m), 4.57-4.66 (2H, m), 7.15-7.19 (2H, m), 7.22-7.26 (1H,m), 7.27-7.32 (1H, m), 7.96-7.98 (1H, m), 8.49 (1H, dd, J=4.7, 1.7 Hz).

Example 7211-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

2-(2-Aminoethyl)-2H-isoquinolin-1-one (1.0 g) was added to a methanolsolution (15 ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-7-carbaldehyde(1.46 g). The mixture was stirred for 0.5 hours at room temperature.Sodium borohydride (0.23 g) was added to the mixture, and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature overnight. Water was added to thereaction mixture, followed by extraction using dichloromethane. Theorganic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, dried withmagnesium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=9:1→8:2). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(1.92 g) as a white solid.

1H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.78 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 3.01-3.11(2H, m), 3.31 (3H, s), 3.71-3.81 (1H, m), 3.84 (2H, s),4.04-4.15 (1H, m), 4.16 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.51 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),7.12-7.18 (4H, m), 7.48-7.56 (2H, m), 7.63-7.70 (1H, m), 8.41 (1H, d,J=8.1 Hz)

Example 7221-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(quinolin-5-ylaminomethyl)-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.86 (3H, s), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.54 (3H,s), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.76-3.89 (1H, m), 4.09-4.22 (1H, m), 4.56 (2H, d,J=4.4 Hz), 4.70-4.88 (1H, m), 6.62 (1H, dd, J=2.6, 6.1 Hz), 7.28-7.35(3H, m), 7.38 (1H, dd, J=4.2, 8.6 Hz), 7.50-7.58 (2H, m), 8.23 (1H, dd,J=1.4, 8.6 Hz), 8.92 (1H, dd, J=1.6, 4.2 Hz).

Example 7237-{[(4-Chloro-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.72-3.90 (3H, m), 3.96 (2H, s), 4.08-4.22 (1H, m),7.22-7.27(3H, m), 7.33 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.44 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.60(1H, s).

Example 7247-{[(2-Chloropyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.74-3.86 (1H, m), 3.86 (2H, s), 3.93 (2H, s),4.08-4.23 (1H, m), 7.21-7.31 (4H, m), 7.80 (1H, dd, J=1.9, 7.5 Hz), 8.32(1H, dd, J=1.9, 4.8 Hz).

Example 725N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester

To a THF solution (15 ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(((2-methylpyridin-3-yl)methylamino)methyl)-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4(3H,5H)-dione(0.92 g) was added di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (0.58 g) at roomtemperature, the mixture was stirred overnight. The resulting mixturewas concentrated and then purified by column chromatography (ethylacetate/hexanes 1:4→1:1→7:3) to give the titled compound as colorlessoil (0.88 g).

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.49 (9H,s), 1.53 (3H, s), 2.45 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.75-3.84 (1H, m),4.09-4.18 (1H, s), 4.43 (4H, br), 6.99-7.12 (3H, m), 7.23-7.25 (1H, m),7.35-7.38 (1H, m), 8.39-8.41 (1H, m).

Example 726N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 725 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.45-1.55(12H, m), 2.34 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.76-3.84 (1H, m), 4.09-4.16 (1H,m), 4.42 (2H, s), 4.54 (2H, s), 7.00-7.09 (2H, m), 7.24-7.27 (1H, m),8.62 (1H, s).

Example 727N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 725 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.49 (9H,br), 1.54 (3H, s), 2.21 (3H, s), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.72 (3H, br), 3.75-3.85(1H, m), 4.09-4.18 (1H, m), 4.35 (2H, br), 4.44 (2H, br), 5.88 (1H, s),7.00-7.05 (2H, m), 7.24-7.27 (1H, m).

Example 728N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methyl-1-oxypyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 716 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.20 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.49 (9H,s), 1.54 (3H, s), 2.45 (3H, s), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.76-3.86 (1H, m),4.08-4.16 (1H, m), 4.43 (4H, br), 6.99-7.12 (4H, m), 7.25-7.29 (1H, m),8.21-8.23 (1H, m).

Example 729N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-hydroxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 666 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.13 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.49 (9H,br), 1.53 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.75-3.84 (1H, m), 4.07-4.18 (1H, m),4.40 (4H, br), 4.62 (2H, s), 7.00-7.08 (2H, m), 7.24-7.27 (2H, m),7.47-7.49 (1H, m), 8.47-8.49 (1H, m).

Example 7301-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[2-(7-oxo-7H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

1H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 3.00-3.10(2H, m), 3.34 (3H, s), 3.72-3.81 (1H, m), 3.84 (2H, s),4.08-4.17 (1H, m), 4.21 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.47 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 6.67(1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.13-7.22 (4H, m), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz)

Example 7311-Ethyl-7-{[(2-hydroxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

To a ethanol solution (20 ml) of tert-butyl(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)methyl((2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridin-3-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.82 g) was added 5 M HCl and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 7hours. The resulting mixture was concentrated and then 5 M NaOH wasadded thereto. Organic materials were extracted with ethyl acetate twiceand then dried over MgSO₄. After evaporation, the residue was purifiedby column chromatography (methanol/ethyl acetate 1:9→1:1) to give thetitled compound as pale yellow oil (0.37 g).

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.74-3.90 (5H, m), 4.09-4.19 (1H, m), 4.80 (2H, s),7.20-7.29 (4H, m), 7.64-7.67 (1H, m), 8.49-8.51 (1H, m).

Example 7321-Ethyl-7-{[(5-methoxymethyl-2-methyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),3.40 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.77-3.87 (5H, m), 4.11-1.18 (1H, m), 4.41(2H, s), 6.18 (1H, s), 7.21-7.28 (3H, m).

Example 7331-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.75 (3H, s), 0.77 (3H, s), 0.98 (3H, br), 1.53(3H, br), 1.76-1.84 (1H, m), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.37-3.42 (1H, m), 3.82 (2H,s), 3.85 (2H, s), 4.34-4.40 (1H, m), 7.00-7.02 (1H, m), 7.10-7.14 (1H,m), 7.20-7.23 (1H, m), 7.24-7.27 (1H, m), 7.62 (1H, br), 7.62-7.64 (1H,m), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.7 Hz).

Example 7341-Isobutyl-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.74 (3H, s), 0.76 (3H, s), 0.98 (3H, br), 1.53(3H, br), 1.74-1.85 (1H, m), 3.39-3.42 (1H, m), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.82 (2H,s), 3.90 (2H, s), 4.34-4.39 (1H, m), 7.01-7.02 (1H, m), 7.18-7.21 (1H,m), 7.23-7.27 (2H, m), 7.68 (1H, br), 7.74 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 8.50(1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7351-(2-Methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.01 (3H, br), 1.53 (3H, br), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.34(3H, s), 3.49 (1H, br), 3.60 (1H, br), 3.81 (2H, s), 3.84 (2H, s), 3.98(1H, br), 4.11 (1H, br), 7.00 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.6,4.9 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.8 Hz), 7.58 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.64 (1H,dd, J=7.6, 1.5 Hz), 7.92 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.5 Hz).

Example 7361-(2-Methoxyethyl)-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.01 (3H, br), 1.53 (3H, br), 3.34 (3H, s), 3.41(3H, s), 3.59 (1H, br), 3.72 (1H, br), 3.81 (2H, s), 3.89 (2H, s), 3.98(1H, br), 4.10 (1H, br), 4.67 (2H, s), 6.98-7.00 (1H, m), 7.21 (1H, dd,J=8.4, 1.9 Hz), 7.24-7.27 (1H, m), 7.57 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.66 (1H,br), 7.73 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7371-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.18 (2H, br), 0.41 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 0.96-1.07(4H, m), 1.54 (3H, br), 3.65 (1H, br), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.85 (2H, s), 4.11(1H, br), 7.03 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.9 Hz), 7.21(1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.8 Hz), 7.32 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.63 (1H, dd, J=7.6,1.6 Hz), 7.84 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, dd. J=4.9, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7381-Cyclopropylmethyl-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.19 (2H, br), 0.40 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 0.97-1.07(4H, m), 1.54 (3H, br), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.66 (1H, br), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.90(2H, s), 4.10 (1H, br), 4.67 (2H, s), 7.04 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.20 (1H,dd, J=8.4, 1.8 Hz), 7.23-7.26 (1H, m), 7.32 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.74 (1H,dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 8.07 (1H, br), 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7391-Cyclopropyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.40 (2H, br), 1.00 (2H, br), 1.54 (6H, br), 2.56(3H, s), 3.16-3.22 (1H, m), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.85 (2H, s), 6.99 (1H, br),7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.9 Hz), 7.23 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.9 Hz), 7.34 (1H, d,J=8.4 Hz), 7.64 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 8.13 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, dd,J=4.9, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7401-Cyclopropyl-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.40 (2H, br), 1.00 (2H, br), 1.54 (6H, br),3.16-3.21 (1H, m), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 4.67 (2H,s), 6.96 (1H, br), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.9 Hz), 7.24-7.26 (1H, m), 7.34(1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.60 (1H, br), 7.74 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 8.50(1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 741N-[3-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)propyl]-2-nitro-N-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethy[l]benzenesulfonamide

Tributyl phosphine(1.2 ml) and 1,1′-(azodicarbonyl)dipiperidine (1.17 g)were added to a toluene solution(100 ml) of2-nitro-N-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-ethyl]-benzenesulfonamide (1.39g), and1-ethyl-7-(3-hydroxy-propyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.94 g). The mixture was stirred overnight. Water was added to thereaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, dried withmagnecium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:1→1:0). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to produce the title compound(0.54 g) as a white amorphous.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 1.91-2.01(2H, m), 2.61 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 3.31-3.51 (2H, m), 3.40(3H, s), 3.70 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.72-3.81 (1H, m), 4.09-4.17 (1H, m),4.22 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 6.45 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.94 (1H, dd, J=8.4 and1.9 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.12-7.16 (2H, m), 7.46-7.66 (6H, m),7.90-7.94 (1H, m), 8.34 (1H, d, J=7.5 Hz)

Example 7421-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethylamino]propyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Lithium hydroxide(3.2 g), and thioglycolic acid(2.4 ml) were added to aDMF solution(27.4 ml) ofN-[3-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)propyl]-2-nitro-N-[2-(1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]benzenesulfonamide(4.56 g). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereaction mixture was condensed under reduced pressure. Water was addedto the residue, followed by extraction using dichloromethane. Theorganic layer was washed with water and saturated saline, dried withmagnesium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=10:1). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to produce the title compound(2.24 g) as a yellow oil.

1H NMR (CDCl3), δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 1.77-1.88(2H, m), 2.64-2.72 (4H, m), 3.04 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.38(3H, s), 3.69-3.80 (1H, m), 4.08-4.17 (3H, m), 6.51 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),7.00-7.03 (2H, m), 7.11-7.17 (2H, m), 7.46-7.53 (2H, m), 7.61-7.66 (1H,m), 8.42 (1H, dd, J=8.0 and 0.6 Hz)

Example 7431-Cyclopropyl-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.12-0.19 (1H, m), 0.60-0.67 (1H, m), 0.75-0.83(1H, m), 0.85 (3H, s), 1.24-1.28 (1H, m), 1.52 (3H, s), 3.15-3.21 (1H,m), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.84 (2H, s), 3.91 (2H, s), 4.67 (2H,s), 7.19-7.20 (1H, m), 7.22-7.29 (2H, m), 7.33 (1H, d, J=4.3 Hz), 7.73(1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7441-Isobutyl-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.70 (3H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 0.75 (3H, d, J=6.7 Hz),0.81 (3H, s), 1.53 (3H, s), 1.75-1.86 (1H, m), 3.31 (1H, dd, J=13.6, 6.4Hz), 3.85 (2H, s), 3.91 (2H, s), 4.37 (1H, dd, J=13.6, 8.6 Hz), 4.67(2H, s), 7.23-7.26 (4H, m), 7.72 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 8.50 (1H, dd,J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7451-(2-Methoxyethyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.85 (3H, s), 1.53 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.29(3H, s), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.53-3.58 (1H, m), 3.69 (1H, ddd, J=10.3, 7.1,4.4 Hz), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.87 (2H, s), 3.97 (1H, ddd, J=14.1, 5.2, 4.6Hz), 4.07-4.15 (1H, m), 7.13 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.9 Hz), 7.23-7.26 (2H, m),7.50 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.63 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 8.42 (1H, dd,J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7461-Isobutyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.76 (6H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 0.98 (3H, s), 1.53 (3H,s), 1.78-1.89 (1H, m), 2.55 (3H, s), 3.41 (1H, dd, J=13.8, 6.5 Hz), 3.80(2H, s), 3.87 (2H, s), 4.37 (1H, dd, J=13.8, 8.3 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.1Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.9 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 1.7 Hz), 7.32(1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 7.62 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 7.70 (1H, br), 8.41(1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7471-Isobutyl-8-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.76 (6H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 0.98 (3H, s), 1.53 (3H,s), 1.78-1.89 (1H, m), 3.39-3.46 (1H, m), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.83 (2H, s),3.88 (2H, s), 4.33-4.42 (1H, m), 4.66 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz),7.18 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 1.7 Hz), 7.23-7.26 (1H, m), 7.31 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz),7.72 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 7.73 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.6Hz).

Example 7481-Cyclopropylmethyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.18 (2H, br), 0.41 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 0.95-1.08(4H, m), 1.54 (3H, br), 2.55 (3H, s), 3.70 (1H, br), 3.80 (2H, s), 3.87(2H, s), 4.14 (1H, br), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.9Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 1.6 Hz), 7.39 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.62 (1H, dd,J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 7.74 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7491-Cyclopropylmethyl-8-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.18 (2H, br), 0.41 (2H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 0.95-1.08(4H, m), 1.54 (3H, br), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.71 (1H, br), 3.84 (2H, s), 3.89(2H, s), 4.10 (1H, br), 4.66 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.18 (1H,dd, J=8.1, 1.6 Hz), 7.23-7.26 (1H, m), 7.37 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.72 (1H,dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 7.83 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 750N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester

N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methyl-1-oxypyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (188 mg) was dissolved in DMF(20 ml), and wascooled to 0° C. in ice water bath. Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 19.7 mg)was added thereto at the same temperature, and the mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 0.5 hours. Methyl iodide (0.028 ml) was added thereto, andthe mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hours. Water was added to thereaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried with sodium sulfate, and was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:1). The purified product wascondensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(162 mg) as a colorless oil.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.48 (9H,bs), 1.53 (3H, s), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.74-3.84 (1H, m),4.08-4.18 (1H, m), 4.30-4.50 (2H, m), 4.52-4.72 (4H, m), 7.02-7.15 (2H,m), 7.20-7.25 (2H, m), 7.46-7.57 (1H, m), 8.46 (1H, dd, J=1.5 and 4.8Hz)

Example 751N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester

N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methyl-1-oxypyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (2.35 g) was dissolved in acetic anhydride (20ml). The reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. The resultingmixture was evaporated, and dissolved in MeOH (15 ml). Potassiumcarbonate (6.8 g) was added to the mixture, and the reaction mixture wasstirred 2 h at room temperature. Water was added to the resultingmixture and then the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried with sodium sulfate, and was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:1). The purified product wascondensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(536 mg) as a pale yellow amorphous.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.49 (9H,s), 1.52 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 3.37 (3H, s), 3.77-3.83 (1H, m),4.09-4.15 (1H, m), 4.30-4.52 (4H, m), 7.00-7.08 (2H, m), 7.09-7.15 (1H,m), 7.25-7.30 (1H, m), 8.07 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz)

Example 7521-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamino)propyl]-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 742 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 1.78-1.85 (2H, m), 2.63-2.72 (4H, m), 2.79-2.83 (2H, m), 2.86-2.92(2H, m), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.73-3.81 (1H, m), 4.09-4.18 (1H, m), 7.01-7.06(2H, m), 7.19-7.23 (2H, m), 7.52-7.55 (1H, m), 8.47-8.49 (2H, m)

Example 7531-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[2-(7-oxo-7H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethylamino]propyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 742 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.84 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 1.73-1.84 (2H, m), 2.60-2.71 (4H, m), 3.03 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.39(3H, s), 3.73-3.81 (1H, m), 4.09-4.18 (1H, m), 4.17 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz),6.47 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 6.66 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 6.98-7.05 (2H, m),7.14-7.20 (2H, m), 7.74 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz)

Example 754 Acetic acid3-{[N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}pyridin-2-ylmethylester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 751 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.48 (9H,br), 1.57 (3H, s), 2.08 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.75-3.84 (1H, m),4.09-4.18 (1H, m), 4.41 (2H, br), 4.57 (2H, br), 5.15 (2H, s), 7.03-7.12(2H, m), 7.22-7.26 (2H, m), 7.47-7.50 (1H, m), 8.53 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6Hz).

Example 755 Acetic acid3-{[(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}pyridin-2-ylmethylester

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 731 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.11 (3H, s), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.74-3.82 (1H, m), 3.86 (2H, s), 3.90(2H, s), 4.09-4.20 (1H, m), 5.33 (2H, s), 7.23-7.27 (4H, m), 7.72 (1H,d, J=7.7 Hz), 8.52-8.54 (1H, m).

Example 7561-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[2-(4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethylamino]propyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 742 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.81 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 1.76-1.83 (2H, m), 2.63-2.70 (4H, m), 3.01 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.39(3H, s), 3.72-3.81 (1H, m), 4.09-4.18 (3H, m), 6.54 (1H, dd, J=7.4 and0.8 Hz), 6.96-7.04 (3H, m), 7.19 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=7.4Hz), 7.49 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz),

Example 757N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester

N-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridin-3-ylmethyl)carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (536 mg) was dissolved in DMF(20 ml), and wascooled to 0° C. in ice water bath. Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 56.1 mg)was added thereto at the same temperature, and the mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 0.5 hours. Methyl iodide (0.081 ml) was added thereto, andthe mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hours. Water was added to thereaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried with sodium sulfate, and was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:1). The purified product wascondensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(550 mg) as a yellow oil.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.82 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.50 (9H,s), 1.53 (3H, s), 2.37 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.75-3.85 (4H, m),4.09-4.20 (1H, m), 4.30-4.50 (4H, m), 6.85-6.98 (1H, m), 7.00-7.12 (2H,m), 7.23-7.28 (1H, m), 8.08 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz)

Example 7581-Ethyl-7-{[(6-methoxy-2-methyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 670 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.83 (3H, s), 1.18 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.47 (3H, s), 3.42 (3H, s), 3.78-3.83 (3H, m), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.88(2H, s), 4.10-4.17 (1H, m), 7.20-7.30 (4H, m), 8.10 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz)

Example 7591,3,3-Trimethyl-8-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.08 (3H, br), 1.63 (3H, br), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.47(3H, s), 3.81 (2H, s), 3.87 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.12 (1H,dd, J=7.6, 4.9 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 1.7 Hz), 7.24-7.26 (1H, m),7.62 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 7.98 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.6Hz).

Example 7601-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-8-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.00 (3H, br), 1.26 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.55 (3H,br), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.81 (2H, s), 3.87 (2H, s), 3.93 (1H, br), 4.09 (1H,br), 6.93-6.97 (1H, m), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.5, 4.9 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd,J=8.2, 1.8 Hz), 7.24-7.26 (1H, m), 7.35 (1H, br), 7.63 (1H, dd, J=3.5,1.5 Hz), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.5 Hz).

Example 7611,3,3-Trimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.05 (3H, br), 1.55 (3H, br), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.46(3H, s), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.85 (2H, s), 7.03 (1H, br), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.6,4.9 Hz), 7.20-7.23 (2H, m), 7.63 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 8.03 (1H, br),8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7621-Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.00 (3H, br), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,br), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.85 (2H, s), 3.92 (1H, br), 4.12 (1H,br), 7.02 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.9 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd,J=8.4, 1.8 Hz), 7.29, (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.63 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.5 Hz),7.85 (1H, br), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.5 Hz).

Example 7631-Ethyl-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.00 (3H, br), 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,br), 3.41 (3H, s), 3.82 (2H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 3.92 (1H, br), 4.08 (1H,br), 4.67 (2H, s), 7.01 (1H, d, J=1.5 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 1.9 Hz),7.23-7.29 (2H, m), 7.74 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 7.79 (1H, br), 8.50(1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7648-{[(2-Methoxymethyl-pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,3,3-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 1.02 (3H, br), 1.53 (3H, br), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.47(3H, s), 3.84 (2H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 4.67 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 1.7 Hz), 7.23-7.26 (2H, m), 7.72 (1H, dd,J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 7.94 (1H, br), 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7655-Cyclopropylmethyl-1-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.12-0.22 (2H, m), 0.34-0.50 (2H, m), 0.82 (3H,s), 0.94-1.03 (1H, m), 1.53 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.31 (3H, s),3.49-3.60 (2H, m), 3.70 (1H, ddd, J=10.0, 7.1, 5.5 Hz), 3.81 (2H, s),3.87 (2H, s), 3.94 (1H, dt, J=13.9, 5.3 Hz), 4.12 (1H, dd, J=14.1, 7.4Hz), 4.15-4.22 (1H, m), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.9 Hz), 7.24-7.26 (2H, m),7.33 (1H, br), 7.50 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.63 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz),8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7665-Cyclopropylmethyl-1-(2-methoxyethyl)-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]-methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.12-0.23 (2H, m), 0.34-0.44 (2H, m), 0.82 (3H,s), 0.96-1.03 (1H, m), 1.53 (3H, s), 3.30 (3H, s), 3.40 (3H, s),3.49-3.60 (2H, m), 3.69 (1H, ddd, J=10.0, 7.1, 5.5 Hz), 3.84 (2H, s),3.89 (2H, s), 3.95 (1H, dt, J=13.9, 5.3 Hz), 4.11-4.22 (2H, m), 4.66(2H, s), 7.23-7.26 (2H, m), 7.32 (1H, br), 7.49 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.72(1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7671-Cyclopropylmethyl-5-(2-methoxyethyl)-3,3-dimethyl-7-{[(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.11-0.22 (2H, m), 0.34-0.44 (2H, m), 0.82 (3H,s), 0.94-1.03 (1H, m), 1.52 (3H, s), 2.56 (3H, s), 3.29 (3H, s),3.49-3.57 (2H, m), 3.71 (1H, ddd, J=10.0, 7.1, 5.5 Hz), 3.82 (2H, s),3.87 (2H, s), 3.97 (1H, dt, J=13.9, 5.2 Hz), 4.11-4.22 (2H, m), 7.12(1H, dd, J=7.6, 4.9 Hz), 7.23-7.27 (2H, m), 7.55 (1H, d, J=1.3 Hz), 7.64(1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz), 8.40 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7681-Cyclopropylmethyl-5-(2-methoxyethyl)-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]-methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.11-0.22 (2H, m), 0.34-0.44 (2H, m), 0.82 (3H,s), 0.94-1.04 (1H, m), 1.52 (3H, s), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.40 (3H, s),3.48-3.57 (2H, m), 3.70 (1H, ddd, J=10.0, 7.0, 5.6 Hz), 3.85 (2H, s),3.90 (2H, s), 3.96 (1H, dt, J=13.9, 5.3 Hz), 4.14 (1H, dd, J=14.1, 7.4Hz), 4.18-4.25 (1H, m), 4.67 (2H, s), 7.23-7.29 (3H, m), 7.52 (1H, br),7.75 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7695-Cyclopropyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl-7-{[(2-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 721 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.00-0.06 (1H, m), 0.07-0.13 (1H, m), 0.18-0.35(3H, m), 0.58-0.65 (1H, m), 0.75-0.90 (2H, m), 0.84 (3H, s), 1.14-1.22(1H, m), 1.51 (3H, s), 3.20-3.25 (1H, m), 3.36 (1H, dd, J=14.1, 6.8 Hz),3.40 (3H, s), 3.86 (2H, s), 3.90 (2H, s), 4.30 (1H, dd, J=14.1, 7.4 Hz),4.67 (2H, s), 7.18-7.26 (3H, m), 7.36 (1H, br), 7.73 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6Hz), 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

Example 7701-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 165.3-166.5° C.

Example 7717-{2-[N-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 155.1-155.8° C.

Example 7721-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.78 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.23 (3H, d, J=0.9 Hz), 2.42 (3H, d, J=0.8 Hz), 2.76 (2H, t, J=7.4Hz), 2.84-2.92 (2H, m), 2.95-3.04 (2H, m), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.71-3.79 (1H,m), 4.01 and 4.02 (2H, s), 4.03-4.16 (3H, m), 6.77 (1H, br), 6.93 (1H,br), 6.97-7.01 (m, 3H), 7.12 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.52 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz).

Example 7731-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.41 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.75 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.83-2.91 (2H,m), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.72-3.79 (1H, m), 4.01 (2H,s), 4.07 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 4.09-4.16 (1H, m), 6.43 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),6.55 (1H, s), 6.77 (1H, br), 6.98-7.02 (m, 2H), 7.06 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),7.13 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz).

Example 7741-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(3-methylpyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.41 (3H, d, J=0.9 Hz), 2.79-2.85 (2H, m), 2.88-2.93(2H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.37 (3H, s), 3.71-3.79 (1H, m), 3.89(2H, s), 3.94-3.98 (2H, m), 4.10-4.17 (1H, m), 6.34 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz),6.53 (1H, br), 6.89 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.04 (1H,dd, J=1.8, 8.3 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 7.6 Hz), 7.16 (1H, d, J=8.30Hz), 7.37 (1H, dd, J=1.1, 7.6 Hz), 8.39 (1H, dd, J=1.1, 4.8 Hz).

Example 7751-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(3-methylpyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.80 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.17 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.22 (3H, s), 2.81-2.87 (2H, m), 2.89-2.97(4H, m), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.71-3.80 (1H, m), 3.88 (2H, s), 3.93-4.00 (2H,m), 4.09-4.18 (1H, m), 6.70 (1H, br), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 7.03 (1H,d, J=1.8 Hz), 7.06 (1H, dd, J=1.8, 8.3 Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 7.6Hz), 7.17 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.34 (1H, dd, J=1.2, 7.6 Hz), 7.50 (1H, d,J=2.1 Hz), 8.39 (1H, dd, J=1.2, 4.8 Hz).

Example 7767-{2-[N-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(3-methylpyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.14 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz),2.80-2.86 (2H, m), 2.88-2.96 (4H, m), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.71-3.79 (1H, m),3.88 (2H, s), 3.91-3.99 (2H, m), 4.10-4.16 (1H, m), 6.54 (1H, br), 6.63(1H, br), 7.02 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz), 7.05 (1H, dd, J=1.9, 8.3 Hz), 7.12(1H, dd, J=4.8, 7.6 Hz), 7.16 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.36 (1H, dd, J=1.1,7.6 Hz), 8.39 (1H, dd, J=1.1, 4.8 Hz).

Example 777N-[2-({N′-[2-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)ethyl]-N′-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.42 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.78-2.98 (6H, m), 3.03 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H,s), 3.70-3.83 (1H, m), 3.88 (2H, s), 4.06-4.22 (3H, m), 6.43-6.45 (1H,m), 6.53 (1H, t, J=0.92 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 6.99-7.03 (1H, m),7.04 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.06-7.11 (1H, m), 7.14-7.18 (1H, m), 7.19 (1H,d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.30-7.35 (1H, m), 7.44 (1H, dd, J=0.96, 8.1 Hz), 9.88(1H, bs).

Example 778N-[2-({N′-[2-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)ethyl]-N′-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.79-2.97 (6H, m), 3.01 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H, s),3.71-3.83 (1H, m), 3.87 (2H, s), 4.06-4.20 (3H, m), 6.87 (1H, d, J=1.0Hz), 6.94-6.99 (2H, m), 7.02 (1H, dd, J=1.9, 8.3 Hz), 7.05-7.13 (1H, m),7.13-7.18 (1H, m), 7.19 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29-7.36 (1H, m), 7.43 (1H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.53 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 9.84 (1H, bs).

Example 779N-[2-({N′-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N′-[2-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.21 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.43 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.78-2.97 (6H, m),3.02 (3H, s), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.72-3.85 (1H, m), 3.87 (2H, s), 4.04-4.19(3H, m), 6.54 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz), 6.81 (1H, d, J=1.1 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d,J=1.9 Hz), 7.01 (1H, dd, J=1.9, 8.3 Hz), 7.06-7.13 (1H, m), 7.13-7.17(1H, m), 7.19 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.29-7.36 (1H, m,), 7.44 (1H, dd,J=0.92, 8.1 Hz), 9.75 (1H, bs).

Example 7807-{2-[N-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2,5-dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 168.5-170.5° C.

Example 7817-(2-{N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 133.5-139.7° C.

Example 7827-(2-{N-(2,5-Dimethyl-2H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

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mp: 171-172.9° C.

Example 7831-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.70-2.85 (4H, m), 2.91 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.71-3.78 (1H, m), 3.83 (2H, s), 4.03 (2H, t, J=6.4Hz), 4.06-4.16 (1H, m), 6.42 (1H, dd, J=0.8 and 7.4 Hz), 6.55 (1H, t,J=1.0 Hz), 6.95-7.02 (3H, m), 7.13 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.58 (1H, s)

Example 7841-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.70-2.85 (4H, m), 2.88-2.95 (2H, m),3.36 (3H, s), 3.70-3.80 (1H, m), 3.82 (2H, s), 4.00-4.18 (3H, m), 6.86(1H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 6.95-7.03 (3H, m), 7.12 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.52 (1H,d, 2.1 Hz), 8.59 (1H, s)

Example 7857-{2-[N-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(4-methylthiazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.79 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.21 (3H, s), 2.39 (3H, s), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.70-2.85 (4H, m),2.88-2.96 (2H, m), 3.36 (3H, s), 3.70-3.85 (3H, m), 3.96-4.18 (3H, m),6.56 (1H, d, J=1.1 Hz), 6.79 (1H, d, J=1.1 Hz), 6.95-7.00 (2H, m), 7.12(1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 8.60 (1H, s)

The following compounds shown in Examples 786 to 791, Examples 793 andExample 795 to 802 can be prepared by the same manner as mentioned aboveor a conventional manner using appropriate starting materials.

Example 7861-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 7871-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(7-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 7887-{2-[N-[2-(2,7-Dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 7891-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-methylpyrimidin-5-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 790N-[3-({N′-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N′-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridin-2-yl]methanesulfonamideExample 791N-[3-({N′-(1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N′-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridin-2-yl]acetamideExample 792 Acetic acid3-({N-(1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-7-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)pyridin-2-ylmethylester dihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δppm: 0.69 (3H, s), 1.04 (3H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 1.34 (3H,s), 2.01-2.04 (3H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.74 (2H, br), 3.26 (3H, s),3.45-4.30 (8H, m), 5.10 (2H, br), 6.48 (1H, br), 6.64 (1H, br), 7.17(1H, br), 7.31 (2H, br), 7.48 (2H, br), 7.79 (1H, br), 8.46 (1H, br).

Example 7931-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-imidazol-1-ylmethylbenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 7941-Ethyl-7-({N-(3-imidazol-1-ylmethylbenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.77 (3H, s), 1.17 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.43 (3H, d, J=1.0 Hz), 2.79 (2H, dt, J=2.1, 5.9 Hz), 3.32 (3H, s),3.55-3.68 (4H, m), 3.71-3.83 (1H, m), 3.99-4.17 (3H, m), 5.02 (2H, s),6.43 (1H, dd, J=0.74, 7.3 Hz), 6.49 (1H, t, J=1.0 Hz), 6.88 (1H, t,J=1.3 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.98-7.07 (3H, m), 7.07-7.15 (3H, m),7.15-7.25 (2H, m), 7.52 (1H, d, J=1.1 Hz).

Example 7951-Ethyl-7-({N-(2-imidazol-1-ylbenzyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 7961-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-morpholin-4-ylbenzyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 7971-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-benzyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 7981-Ethyl-7-(N-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-ylmethyl-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 7991-Ethyl-7-(N-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-ylmethyl-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 8001-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{[N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(2-pyrazol-1-ylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 8017-({N-(3H-Benzoimidazol-4-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 8021-Ethyl-7-({N-(4-methoxymethylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dioneExample 802-a1-Ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[N-[2-(2,7-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)-ethyl]-N-(4-methyl-thiazol-2-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethyl}-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 30 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δppm: 0.78 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 2.20 (3H, d, J=0.9 Hz), 2.42 (3H, d, J=0.9 Hz), 2.43 (3H, d, J=0.9Hz), 2.76 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 2.85-2.90 (2H, m), 2.95-3.02 (2H, m), 3.35(3H, s), 3.71-3.77 (1H, m), 4.01 and 4.02 (2H, s), 4.02-4.16 (3H, m),6.57 (1H, br), 6.77 (1H, br), 6.86 (1H, br), 6.97-7.01 (m, 2H), 7.12(1H, d, J=8.9 Hz).

Examples 803 to 1038

The following compounds were obtained in the same manner as in Examplesabove using appropriate starting materials.

Example No. R1 MS (M + 1) 803

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432Pharmacological Test 1(1) Production of Human Kv1.5-Expressing CHO-K1 Cell Lines

CHO-K1 cell lines stably expressing human Kv1.5 channels were preparedin the following manner.

Full-length human Kv1.5 cDNA was cloned from a human heart cDNA library(produced by Stratagene). The obtained human Kv1.5 sequence correspondsto the sequence described in FASEB J. 5, 331-337 (1991).

The obtained human Kv1.5 cDNA was inserted into a plasmid encoding a CMVpromoter and a G418 resistance marker to produce a Kv1.5 expressionvector. The human Kv1.5 expression vector was transfected into CHO-K1cells by the lipofectamine method. After culturing the cells in an F-12medium (produced by Invitrogen Corp.) containing 10% FBS (produced byInvitrogen Corp.) for 3 or 4 days, the medium was replaced with aFBS-containing F-12 medium that included 1,000 μg/ml of G418 (producedby Invitrogen Corp.), and single colonies were isolated. The amount ofKv1.5 channel expression in the single colonies was quantified at themRNA level by RT-PCR and then quantified at the protein level by westernblotting. Finally, the expressed current was analyzed by patch clampmethod. Cell lines expressing a current of 200 pA or more per cell wereselected as channel-expressing cell lines for activity measurement bypatch clamp method.

(2) Production of CHO Cell Line Expressing Human GIRK1/4

CHO cell lines stably expressing human GIRK1/4 channels were prepared inthe following manner.

Full-length human GIRK1 cDNA was cloned from HuH cell- and HeLacell-derived cDNA libraries. Full-length GIRK4 cDNA was amplified from ahuman heart cDNA library (produced by Clontech Laboratories, Inc.) byPCR using synthetic primers shown in Table 1, and cloned into the Eco-RIrestriction enzyme site of pCR-Blunt (produced by InvitrogenCorporation) or into the HincII site of pUC118 (produced by Takara Bio,Inc.).

TABLE 1 Primer Sequence hGIRK1-S 5′-ATGTCTGCACTCCGAAG SEQ ID No. 1GAAATTTG-3′ hGIRK1-A 5′-TTATGTGAAGCGATCAG SEQ ID No. 2 AGTTC-3′hGIRK1-F2 5′-GCAGGGTACCCCTTCGT SEQ ID No. 3 ATTATGTCTGCACTCC-3′hGIRK1-A3 5′-GGTGTCTGCCGAGATTT SEQ ID No. 4 GA-3′ hGIRK1-A45′-CCGAGTGTAGGCGATCA SEQ ID No. 5 CCC-3′ hGIRK4-S 5′-ATGGCTGGCGATTCTAGSEQ ID No. 6 GAATGCC-3′ hGIRK4-A 5′-TCTCACCGAGCCCCTGG SEQ ID No. 7CCTCCC-3′ hGIRK4-S2 5′-AACCAGGACATGGAGAT SEQ ID No. 8 TGG-3′ hGIRK4-A25′-GAGAACAGGAAAGCGGA SEQ ID No. 9 CAC-3′

The obtained human GIRK1 and GIRK4 cDNA sequences correspond to knownsequences (NCBI database: GIRK1 (NM_(—)002239) and GIRK4 (NM_(—)000890)respectively). The obtained GIRK1 and GIRK4 cDNA sequences were clonedinto the Eco-RI restriction enzyme site of pCR-Blunt (available fromInvitrogen Corporation) or into the HincII site of pUC118 (availablefrom Takara Bio, Inc.). A GIRK4 expression vector was constructed byinsertion into the BamHI-XhoI site of pcDNA5/FRT. A GIRK1 expressionvector was constructed by insertion into the KpnI-XhoI site ofpcDNA3.1(+) or pCAG_neo. FLP-IN-CHO cells (produced by InvitrogenCorporation) were transfected with human GIRK1 and GIRK4 expressionvectors by using Lipofectamine 2000 (produced by Invitrogen Corporation)according to the protocol enclosed with the reagent or using anelectronic induction method (“Nucleofector Kit-T”, produced by Amaxa).First, the cells transfected with the GIRK4 expression vector werecultured in a 10% serum-containing F12 medium (produced by Sigma)supplemented with 600 μg/ml of hygromycin in an incubator with 5% carbondioxide at 37° C. Then the cells expressing GIRK4 were transfected withthe GIRK1 expression vector and were cultured in 10% serum-containingF12 medium supplemented with 350 μg/ml of G418 and 600 μg/ml ofhygromycin in an incubator with 5% carbon dioxide at 37° C. to selectGIRK1/4 expressing cell lines. Cell populations whose growth wasobserved after about 2 weeks were isolated using cloning rings, and theobtained single colonies were proliferated. RNA was extracted fromsingle colonies, and single-stranded cDNA was synthesized by a cDNAsynthesis kit (produced by Invitrogen Corporation), and the amount ofexpression was quantified at the mRNA level by real-time PCR (AppliedBiosystems, Ltd.). Finally, the expressed current was analyzed by patchclamp method described below. The cell lines expressing a current of 500pA or more per cell were selected as channel-expressing cell lines foractivity measurement by patch clamping method.

(3) Measurement of Ion Channel Current by Patch Clamp Method (HumanKv1.5-expressing CHO-K1 Cell Line)

An experiment was carried out using a patch clamp setup at roomtemperature (20 to 26° C.). A perfusion chamber having a diameter of 20mm (flow rate: about 5 ml/min) was mounted on the stage of aphase-contrast inverted microscope (produced by Nikon Corporation)placed on a vibration isolated table. A poly-L-lysine (produced bySigma)-coated coverslip (diameter: 15 mm, produced by Matsunami GlassInd., Ltd.) on which human Kv1.5-expressing cells were cultured wasplaced in the perfusion chamber.

Depolarizing stimulation pulses were applied and ionic current wasrecorded by using a patch clamp amplifier (EPC-7 or EPC-7 PLUS, producedby HEKA) and a personal computer (manufactured by IBM Corp.) in whichsoftware for data acquisition and analysis of ion channel current (PULSE8.77, produced by HEKA) was installed. The current was measured in thewhole-cell configuration of the patch-clamp technique. The tip(resistance: 2 to 4 MΩ) of a borosilicate glass pipette (produced bySutter Instrument Co.) was gently placed on the cell membrane by using athree-dimensional mechanical micromanipulator (produced by Shoshin EMCorporation). Weak suction resulted in giga seal formation (the pipetteresistance increased to more than 1 GΩ). Subsequently, stronger suctionwas applied to break the cell membrane. The capacitative current derivedfrom the cell membrane was corrected using a patch clamp amplifier.Subsequently, the series resistance (Rs) between the pipette and theinterior of the cell was measured and corrected.

The composition of the extracellular solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

NaCl 140 mM, KCl 40 mM, CaCl₂ 1.8 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, NaH₂PO₄ 0.33 mM, HEPES5 mM Glucose 5.5 mM (pH = 7.4)

Each test compound was prepared as a 1000-fold concentrated stocksolution that was dissolved in DMSO and then diluted in theextracellular solution.

The composition of the electrode internal solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

KOH 100 mM, KCl 40 mM, Aspartic acid 70 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, MgATP 5 mM, K₂creatine phosphate 5 mM, HEPES 5 mM EGTA 5 mM (pH = 7.2)(4) Measurement of Ion Channel Current by Patch Clamp Method (HumanGIRK1/4-expressing CHO-K1 Cell Line)

An experiment was carried out using a patch clamp setup at roomtemperature (20 to 26° C.). A perfusion chamber having a diameter of 20mm (flow rate: about 5 ml/min) was mounted on the stage of aphase-contrast inverted microscope (produced by Nikon Corporation)placed on a vibration isolation table. A poly-L-lysine (produced bySigma)-coated coverslip (diameter: 15 mm, produced by Matsunami GlassInd., Ltd.) on which human GIRK1/4-expressing cells were cultured wasplaced in the perfusion chamber.

Hyperpolarizing stimulation pulses were applied and ionic current wasrecorded using a patch clamp amplifier (EPC-7 or EPC-7 PLUS,manufactured by HEKA) and a personal computer (manufactured by IBMCorp.) in which software for data acquisition and analysis of ionchannel current (PULSE 8.77, manufactured by HEKA) was installed. Thecurrent was measured in the whole-cell configuration of the patch-clamptechnique. The tip (resistance: 2 to 4 MΩ) of a borosilicate glasspipette (produced by Sutter Instrument Co.) was gently placed on thecell membrane by using a three-dimensional mechanical micromanipulator(produced by Shoshin EM Corporation). Weak suction resulted in giga sealformation (the pipette resistance increased to more than 1 GΩ).Subsequently, stronger suction was applied to break the cell membrane.The capacitative current derived from the cell membrane was correctedusing a patch clamp amplifier. Subsequently, the series resistance (Rs)between the pipette and the interior of the cell was measured andcorrected.

The composition of the extracellular solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

NaCl 140 mM, KCl 4 mM, CaCl₂ 1.8 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, NaH₂PO₄ 0.33 mM, HEPES5 mM Glucose 5.5 mM (pH = 7.4)

Each test compound was prepared as a 1000-fold concentrated stocksolution that was dissolved in DMSO and then diluted in theextracellular solution.

The composition of the electrode internal solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

KOH 100 mM, KCl 40 mM, Aspartic acid 70 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, MgATP 5 mM, K₂creatine phosphate 5 mM, HEPES 5 mM EGTA 5 mM (pH = 7.2)(5) Measurement of Human Kv1.5 Current

While the membrane potential was holded at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses(−80 mV for 0.05 seconds→□□+40 mV for 0.2 seconds →□□−40 mV for 0.2seconds→□□−80 mV for 0.05 seconds) were applied at a stimulationfrequency of 1 Hz to measure Kv1.5 channel current. More specifically,first, while perfusing an extracellular solution containing 0.1% DMSOand holding the membrane potential at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses wereapplied. The current obtained during the pulse application was recordedas a current in the absence of the test compounds. Subsequently, whileperfusing an extracellular solution containing 0.1 μM of a test compoundand holding the membrane potential at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses wereapplied. After the inhibitory effect of the test compound had beenstabilized, the current was recorded. The same procedure was repeatedusing an extracellular solution containing 1 μM of the test compound andthen using an extracellular solution containing 10 μM of the testcompound. The current obtained using the solution containing the testcompound at each concentration was recorded.

The data was analyzed by using the step end current recorded during the+40 mV depolarizing stimulation. The “step end current” refers to theaverage current flowing for a period of 195 to 199 milliseconds from thestart of the +40 mV depolarizing pulse stimulation.

Using the step end current in the presence of the test compound and thestep end current in the absence of the test compound, the relativecurrent in the solution containing the test compound at eachconcentration was calculated according to the following formula:Relative current=(Step end current in the presence of the testcompound)/(Step end current in the absence of the test compound)(6) Measurement of Human GIRK1/4 Current

While the membrane potential was holded at −80 mV, hyperpolarizingpulses (−80 mV for 0.05 seconds→□□−120 mV for 0.2 seconds→□□−80 mV for0.05 seconds) were applied at a stimulation frequency of 1 Hz to measureGIRK1/4 channel current. More specifically, first, while perfusing anextracellular solution containing 0.1% DMSO and maintaining the membranepotential at −80 mV, hyperpolarizing pulses were applied. The currentobtained during the pulse application was recorded as the current in theabsence of the test compounds. Subsequently, while perfusing anextracellular solution containing 0.1 μM of a test compound andmaintaining the membrane potential at −80 mV, hyperpolarizing pulseswere applied. After the inhibitory effect of the test compound had beenstabilized, the current was recorded. The same procedure was repeatedusing an extracellular solution containing 1 μM of the test compound andthen using an extracellular solution containing 10 μM of the testcompound. The current obtained using the solution containing the testcompound at each concentration were recorded.

The data was analyzed by using the step end current recorded during the−120 mV depolarizing stimulation. The “step end current” refers to theaverage current flowing for a period of 195 to 199 milliseconds from thestart of the −120 mV depolarizing pulse stimulation.

Using the step end current in the presence of the test compound and thestep end current in the absence of the test compound, the relativecurrent in the solution containing the test compound at eachconcentration was calculated according to the following formula:Relative current=(Step end current in the presence of the testcompound)/(Step end current in the absence of the test compound)(7) Calculation of Inhibitory Activity on Kv1.5 Channel Ionic Currentand GIRK1/4 Channel Current

The concentration for 50% inhibition of Kv1.5 channel current or GIRK1/4channel current (IC₅₀ value) was calculated according to the followingnonlinear regression equation:Relative current=1/(1+[Concentration of the compound]/IC ₅₀)^(nH)wherein nH is the Hill coefficient.

Table 2 shows the test results.

TABLE 2 Test Compound KV1.5 IC₅₀ (μM) Compound of Example 10 0.62Compound of Example 15 0.81 Compound of Example 16 0.51 Compound ofExample 18 0.60 Compound of Example 35 0.94 Compound of Example 41 6.30Compound of Example 42 1.70 Compound of Example 43 0.32 Compound ofExample 48 0.30 Compound of Example 104 1.4 Compound of Example 317 0.63Compound of Example 318 2.9 Compound of Example 330 0.862. Second Invention

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis of 6-hydroxy-2H-isoquinolin-1-one

A 1.0M boron tribromide/dichloromethane solution(8.5 ml) was added at 0°C. to a dichloromethane solution (50 ml) of6-methoxy-2H-isoquinolin-1-one(1.0 g). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. Water and methanol were added to the reactionmixture and extraction was carried out with a dichloromethane/methanolmixed solvent (dichloromethane:methanol=10:1). The organic layer wasdried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, followed by condensation to drynessunder reduced pressure, thereby obtaining the title compound(0.4 g) as apale yellow solid.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 6.37 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 6.86-6.94 (2H, m),7.03-7.08 (1H, m), 8.02 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 10.22 (1H, br), 10.90 (1H,s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 2 Synthesis of6-hydroxy-1,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinazolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 2.87 (3H, s), 3.13 (3H, s), 4.26 (2H, s), 6.57(1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 6.65 (1H, dd, J=2.7, 8.7 Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz),9.13 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 3 Synthesis of6-hydroxy-1,3-dimethyl-1H-quinazoline-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 3.29 (3H, s), 3.48 (3H, s), 7.20 (1H, dd,J=2.8, 9.0 Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.40 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 9.76(1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 4 Synthesis of 6-hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-isoquinolin-1-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 3.44 (3H, s), 6.43 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.86 (1H,d, J=2.2 Hz), 6.93 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.2 Hz), 7.35 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 8.04(1H, d, J=8.7 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 5 Synthesis of6-hydroxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.13 (3H, s), 3.57 (2H,t, J=6.7 Hz), 6.62 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 6.76 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz), 7.83(1H, d, J=8.6 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6 Synthesis of2-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[d]isothiazol-5-ol

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.92 (3H, s), 4.24 (2H, s), 6.75 (1H, s), 6.92(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz).

Reference Example 7 Synthesis of3-hydroxy-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-thia-8-azabenzocyclohepten-9-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CD₃OD), δ ppm: 3.15 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.21-3.40 (2H, m), 6.84(1H, dd, J=8.4, 2.4 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8 Synthesis of 3-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 3.70 (3H, s), 7.12 (1H, s), 7.17-7.28 (1H, m),7.35-7.50 (2H, m), 7.56 (1H, d-d, J=1.3, 7.5 Hz), 9.46 (1H, br-s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9 Synthesis of7-(3-iodopropoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

7-(3-Chloropropoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(2.5 g) and sodiumiodide(3.0 g) were added to 30 ml of acetonitrile. The mixture wasstirred for 18 hours while heated under reflux. After cooled to roomtemperature, water was added to the reaction mixture, followed byextraction using dichloromethane. The organic layer was dried withsodium sulfate and was condensed under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound(2.4 g) as a pale brown powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.29-2.37 (2H, m), 3.41 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.69(3H, s), 4.17 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 6.56 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz), 6.81-6.84 (2H,m), 7.45-7.58 (1H, m), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10 Synthesis of6-(5-bromopentyloxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 440 mg) was suspended in DMF(20 ml), and wascooled to 0° C. in ice water bath.6-(5-Bromopentyloxy)-1H-quinolin-2-one(3.1 g) was added thereto at thesame temperature, and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for an hour.Methyl iodide(1.9 ml) was added thereto, and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature overnight. Water was added to the reaction mixture,followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. The organic layer was driedwith sodium sulfate, and was condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane: ethylacetate=4:1→1:1). The purified product was condensed to dryness underreduced pressure to give the title compound(2.68 g) as a yellow powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 1.53-1.70 (2H, m), 1.81-1.97 (4H, m), 3.45 (2H,t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.00-4.04 (2H, m), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.00 (1H, d, J=3.0 Hz), 7.16-7.20 (1H, m), 7.27-7.31 (1H, m), 7.59 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 11 Synthesis of 6-(8-bromooctyloxy)-2-methoxyquinoline

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 40 mg) was suspended in DMF(2 ml), and wascooled to 0° C. in ice water bath. 6-Hydroxy-2-methoxyquinoline(171 mg)was added thereto at the same temperature, and the mixture was stirredat 0° C. for an hour. 1,8-Dibromooctane(0.37 ml) was added thereto, andthe mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Water was addedto the reaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried with sodium sulfate, and was condensed underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=10:1). The purified product wascondensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(225 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 1.37-1.51 (8H, m), 1.81-1.89 (4H, m), 3.41 (2H,t, J=6.8 Hz), 4.04 (3H, s), 4.04 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.75 (1H, d,J=9.1 Hz), 7.87 (1H, d J=8.8 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 12 Synthesis of6-(5-bromopentyloxy)-2-methoxyquinoline

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 11 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 1.61-1.66 (2H, m), 1.821-1.96 (4H, m), 3.45 (2H,t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.47 (3H, s), 4.00-4.04 (2H, m), 6.70 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.99 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d J=9.2Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 13 Synthesis of5-(3-iodopropoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 9 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.30-2.44 (2H, m), 3.42 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.71(3H, s), 4.19 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 6.66 (1H, d, J=9.7 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d,J=8.1 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.48 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 8.1 Hz), 8.11(1H, d, J=9.7 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 14 Synthesis of8-(3-iodopropoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 9 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.32-2.40 (2H, m), 3.39 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.96(3H, s), 4.15 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz), 7.08-7.17 (3H,m), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 15 Synthesis of(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amine

4-Pyridine carbaldehyde(5.36 g) and 3-(2-aminoethyl)pyridine (6.5 ml)were added to 100 ml of methanol. The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 7 hours. The mixture was cooled to 0° C., and sodiumborohydride(2.8 g) was added thereto. The mixture was further stirred at0° C. for an hour. Water was added to the reaction mixture and methanolwas distilled off under reduced pressure. The residue was subjected toextraction using dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed withsaturated saline, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and was condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by basic silica gelcolumn chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=95:5→85:5). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(10.03 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.79-2.98 (4H, m), 3.82 (2H, s), 7.21 (2H, d,J=5.8 Hz), 7.20-7.27 (1H, m), 7.50-7.56 (1H, m), 8.48 (1H, dd, J=6.7,1.6 Hz), 8.49 (1H, s), 8.51-8.57 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 16 Synthesis of(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-[3-(tetrahydro-pyran-2-yloxy)-propyl]-amine

Sodium iodide(1.5 g) was added to a DMF solution (20 ml) of2-(3-bromopropoxy)tetrahydropyran(0.85 ml). The mixture was stirred at70° C. for 7 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature.(2-Pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amine (1.28 g), andN-ethyldiisopropylamine(1.3 ml) were added thereto. The mixture wasstirred at room temperature overnight. Water was added to the reactionmixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with water and then saturated saline, and dried withanhydrous sodium sulfate. After condensation under reduced pressure, theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1→4:1). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(236 mg) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 1.40-1.90 (7H, m), 2.51-2.83 (6H, m), 3.29-3.44(1H, m), 3.44-3.54 (2H, m), 3.54-3.70 (2H, m), 3.69-3.90 (2H, m),4.47-4.57 (1H, m), 7.12-7.23 (3H, m), 7.37-7.48 (1H, m), 8.38-8.53 (4H,m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 17 Synthesis of3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propan-1-ol

A 2N-hydrogen chloride methanol solution(1.2 ml) was added to a methanolsolution (4 ml) of(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethyl-[3-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxy)propyl]amine(236mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. A2N-hydrogen chloride methanol solution(0.5 ml) was added thereto, andthe mixture was further stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours.Triethylamine(0.64 ml) was added to the reaction mixture, and themixture was condensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby basic silica gel column chromatography (dichloromethane). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(186.3 mg) as an orange oily matter.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 1.66-1.88 (2H, m), 2.59-2.77 (4H, m), 2.77-2.88(2H, m), 3.65 (2H, s), 3.68-3.84 (3H, m), 7.11-7.25 (3H, m), 7.42 (1H,d, J=7.8 Hz), 8.42 (1H, s), 8.43-8.47 (1H, m), 8.50-8.60 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 18 Synthesis of(3-chloropropyl)-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamine

(2-Pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amine(210 mg) andN-ethyldiisopropylamine(0.34 ml) were added to a DMF solution (2 ml) of1-chloro-3-iodopropane(0.16 ml). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. Water was added to the reaction mixture, followedby extraction using ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed withwater and then saturated saline, and dried with anhydrous sodiumsulfate. After condensation under reduced pressure, the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1→4:1). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure to give the title compound(74 mg) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 1.82-1.99 (2H, m), 2.61-2.82 (6H, m), 3.52 (2H,t, J=6.3 Hz), 3.61 (2H, s), 7.14 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=7.7,4.8 Hz), 7.36-7.49 (1H, m), 8.38-8.56 (4H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 19 Synthesis of2-nitro-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

2-Nitrobenzene sulfonyl chloride(11.64 g) was added to a dichloromethanesolution (100 ml) of 3-(2-aminoethyl)pyridine(6.11 g) andtriethylamine(9 ml) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 2 hours. Water was added to the reaction mixture, followed byextraction with dichloromethane. The organic layer was dried withanhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was crystallized from ethyl acetate to give the titlecompound(5.06 g) as a yellow powder.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 2.76 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz),7.26 (1H, dd, J=4.8 Hz, 7.8 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 7.8-8.0 (4H,m), 8.19 (1H, brs), 8.3-8.4 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 20 Synthesis of(2-methylbenzyl)-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amine

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 15 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 0.95-1.95 (1H, br-s), 2.30 (3H, s), 2.77-2.88(2H, m), 2.91-3.02 (2H, m), 3.78 (2H, s), 7.06-7.30 (5H, m), 7.53 (1H,br-d, J=7.5 Hz), 8.41-8.53 (2H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 21 Synthesis of6-(3-chloropropoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

Potassium carbonate (0.829 g) was dissolved in acetonitrile(10 ml) andwater(10 ml), and 6-hydroxy-2-methoxyquinoline(0.875 g) and1-chloro-3-bromopropane(1.48 ml) was added thereto, and the mixture wasstirred while heating under reflux for 4 hours. The reaction mixture wascondensed under reduced pressure. Water was added to the residue,followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. The organic layer was driedwith sodium sulfate, and was condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane: ethylacetate=1:1). The purified product was condensed to dryness underreduced pressure to give the title compound(1.107 g) as a white powder.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.18-2.35 (2H, m), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.78 (2H, t,J=6.2 Hz), 4.18 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.03 (1H, d,J=2.8 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.60(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 22 Synthesis of6-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

Hydrazine hydrate (6.54 ml) was added to a ethanol solution (250 ml) of2-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]isoindole-1,3-dione(16.28 g), and stirred while heating under reflux for 2 hours. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. A 1N-sodiumhydroxide aqueous solution was added to the residue, and stirred for 30minutes, and extraction with dichloromethane was performed. The organiclayer was washed with water and a saturated sodium chloride aqueoussolution, in this order. The organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound(8.04 g) as a colorless oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.89-2.06 (2H, m), 2.95 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.71(3H, s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d,J=2.8 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.60(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 23 Synthesis of6-(2-iodoethoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 9 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 3.45 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.31 (2H, t,J=6.6 Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd,J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 24 Synthesis of6-(2-aminoethoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 22 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 3.13 (2H, t, J=5.1 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.05 (2H, t,J=5.1 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd,J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 25 Synthesis of2-nitro-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 19 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.42-1.99 (4H, m), 2.13-2.35 (2H, m), 2.43-2.69(4H, m), 3.21 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.39-3.54 (1H, m), 4.52 (2H, s), 7.28(1H, dd, J=7.9, 4.8 Hz), 7.63-7.70 (1H, m), 7.70-7.79 (2H, m), 7.83-7.89(1H, m), 8.91-8.98 (1H, m), 8.53 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz), 8.56 (1H, d,J=1.6 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 26 Synthesis of6-(4-aminobutoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 22 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.58-1.72 (2H, m), 1.81-1.98 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, t,J=6.9 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.03 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.00 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 27 Synthesis of6-(3-iodopropoxy)-1-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 9 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.16-2.32 (2H, m), 2.56-2.70 (2H, m), 2.87 (2H, t,J=6.7 Hz), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.31-3.45 (2H, m), 4.02 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 6.75(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.78 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.8 Hz), 6.89 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 28 Synthesis ofN-(3-imidazol-1-yl-propyl)-2-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 19 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.71-1.95 (2H, m), 2.85 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.97(2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 6.86 (1H, s), 7.10 (1H, s), 7.55 (1H, s), 7.83-7.92(2H, m), 7.92-8.02 (2H, m), 8.16 (1H, s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 30 Synthesis ofN-(3-Chloropropyl)-N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amine

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 18 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.78-1.95 (2H, m), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.60-2.79 (6H,m), 3.50 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.58 (2H, s), 7.08-7.24 (5H, m), 7.33-7.39(1H, m), 8.36 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 8.41 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 31 Synthesis of6-(3-iodopropoxy)-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 9 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.19-2.35 (2H, m), 2.97 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.37(2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.50-3.62 (2H, m), 4.09 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 5.98 (1H,s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 6.86 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz), 8.01 (1H, d,J=8.6 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 32 Synthesis of2-hydroxy-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-thia-8-aza-benzocyclohepten-9-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Reference Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CD3OD) δ ppm: 3.06 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.26 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz),6.85 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.8 Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.34 (1H, d, J=8.3Hz).

EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[(2-methylbenzyl)-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

Potassium carbonate(360 mg) and(2-methylbenzyl)-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amine(591 mg) were added to a DMFsolution (6.5 ml) of 6-(5-bromopentyloxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(650mg). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 8 hours. Ice water was addedto the reaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water and then saturated saline, driedwith anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(dichloromethane: ethyl acetate: methanol: aqueous ammonia=70:20:10:1).The purified product was condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogenchloride ethyl acetate solution(1.0 ml) was added to an ethyl acetatesolution(20 ml) of the residue, which was stirred at room temperature.The liquid was condensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound(270 mg) as a pale yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.32-1.50 (2H, m), 1.65-1.99 (4H, m), 2.47 (3H,s), 2.92-3.21 (2H, m), 3.21-3.50 (4H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.88-4.09 (2H,m), 4.30-4.52 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz), 7.05-7.35 (5H, m), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.73 (1H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.6 Hz),7.89-8.01 (1H, m), 8.40 (1H, br-d, J=7.8 Hz), 8.79 (1H, d, J=4.9 Hz),8.89 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 2 Synthesis ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-2-nitro-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

2-Nitro-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide(308 mg), and potassiumcarbonate(276 mg) were added to a DMF solution(5 ml) of6-(5-bromopentyloxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(348 mg). The mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Ice water was poured to thereaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water, dried with anhydrous sodiumsulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate→ethyl acetate:methanol=10:1). The purified product was condensed to dryness underreduced pressure to give 5 the title compound(535 mg) as a yellowamorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.4-1.9 (6H, m), 2.88 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 3.40 (2H,t, J=7.5 Hz), 3.52 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.3Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.98 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.1-7.3 (2H, m),7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.4-7.7 (5H, m), 7.9-8.1 (1H, m), 8.40 (1H, d,J=1.8 Hz), 8.45 (1H, dd, J=1.8 Hz, 4.8 Hz).

EXAMPLE 3 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[5-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)pentyloxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

Lithium hydroxide(102 mg), and thioglycolic acid(0.141 ml) were added toa DMF solution(5 ml) ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-2-nitro-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide(535mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Ice waterwas poured to the reaction mixture, followed by extraction using ethylacetate. The organic layer was washed with water, dried with anhydroussodium sulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogenchloride ethanol solution(1.0 ml), and ethyl acetate were added to theresidue. The mixture was stirred at room temperature. The precipitatedinsoluble matter was separated, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried togive the title compound(108 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.4-1.6 (2H, m), 1.6-1.8 (4H, m), 2.8-3.0 (2H,m), 3.2-3.4 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.04 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 4.0-4.8 (1H,br), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd, J=2.8 Hz, 9.2 Hz), 7.31 (1H,d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.05 (1H,dd, J=5.6 Hz, 8.1 Hz), 8.57 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.84 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz),8.94 (1H, s), 9.36 (1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 4 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[5-((2-methylbenzyl)-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}amino)pentyloxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

Methane sulfonyl chloride(0.59 ml) was added to a dichloromethanesolution(30 ml) of6-{5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)-(2-methylbenzyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(2.83g) and N-ethyldiisopropylamine(1.81 ml). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for an hour. Water was added to the reaction mixture,followed by extraction using dichloromethane. The organic layer wasdried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensed under reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in acetonitrile(50 ml). Sodiumiodide(1.56 g), 3-(piperidin-4-yloxymethyl)pyridine(1.46 g) andN-ethyldiisopropylamine(3.61 ml) were added thereto, and the mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was condensed underreduced pressure. Water was added to the residue, followed by extractionusing dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with water and thensaturated saline, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (dichloromethane: ethyl acetate: methanol: aqueousammonia=70:20:10:1). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride ethanol solution(0.41 ml) was added toan isopropyl alcohol solution of the residue. The mixture was stirred atroom temperature. The liquid was condensed to dryness under reducedpressure to give the title compound(2.41 g) as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.4-1.6 (2H, m), 1.7-2.3 (8H, m), 2.46 (3H, s),3.0-3.9 (11H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 4.46 (2H, s),4.75 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.2-7.4 (5H, m), 7.47 (1H, d,J=9.2 Hz), 7.73 (1H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.04 (1H, dd,J=5.7 Hz, 8.0 Hz), 8.5-8.6 (1H, br), 8.85 (1H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 8.94 (1H,brs), 10.2-11.8 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 5 Synthesis of6-{5-[cyclohexylmethyl-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

Triethylamine(0.15 ml) was added to a 1,2-dichloroethane solution (2.5ml) of1-methyl-6-[5-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)pentyloxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride(219 mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for30 minutes. Cyclohexane carboxaldehyde(0.073 ml) and sodiumtriacetoxyborohydrate(159 mg) were added thereto, and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature overnight. A saturated sodiumhydrogencarbonate aqueous solution was added to the reaction mixture,followed by extraction using dichloromethane. The organic layer wasdried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensed under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by NH silica gel columnchromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=1:1). The purified product wascondensed under reduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride ethanolsolution(1.0 ml) was added to an ethanol solution(20 ml) of the residue,which was stirred at room temperature. The reaction mixture wascondensed under reduced pressure and ethyl acetate was added to theresidue. The precipitated insoluble matter was separated, washed withethyl acetate, and dried to give the title compound(100 mg) as a paleyellow powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 0.8-1.4 (6H, m), 1.5-2.0 (11H, m), 2.9-3.6 (8H,m), 3.59 (3H, s), 4.0-4.5 (1H, br), 4.06 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.61 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd, J=2.8 Hz, 9.2 Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.01 (1H, dd, J=5.6 Hz, 8.1Hz), 8.53 (1H, J=8.1 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.95 (1H, s), 10.4(1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 6 Synthesis of6-{5-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.3-1.6 (2H, m), 1.7-2.0 (4H, m), 3.0-3.7 (8H,m), 3.58 (3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.0-5.0 (1H, br), 6.59 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=2.8 Hz, 9.1 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.44(1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.4-7.7 (3H, m), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.8-8.0 (1H,m), 8.38 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 8.76 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 9.02 (1H, s),9.9-10.2 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 7 Synthesis of6-{5-[isobutyl-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

EXAMPLE 8 Synthesis of6-{5-[cyclohexyl-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

EXAMPLE 9 Synthesis of6-{5-[benzyl-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.3-1.5 (2H, m), 1.7-2.0 (4H, m), 3.0-3.2 (2H,m), 3.3-3.5 (4H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 4.03 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 4.3-4.6 (2H,m), 4.0-4.5 (1H, br), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=2.8 Hz,9.1 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.4-7.5 (4H, m), 7.6-7.8 (2H, m), 7.83(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.90 (1H, dd, J=5.3 Hz, 8.1 Hz), 8.35 (1H, d, J=8.1Hz), 8.78 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.85 (1H, s), 11.22 (1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 10 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-o-tolylamino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

1-Methyl-6-[5-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)pentyloxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one(183mg), 2-bromotoluene(0.072 ml), palladium acetate (II) (5.6 mg),tri-tert-butylphosphine tetrafluoroborate(8 mg), and sodiumt-butoxide(0.19 ml) were added to toluene(1 ml). The mixture was heatedunder reflux for 8 hours under nitrogen atmosphere. After the reaction,the precipitate was removed from the reaction mixture by celitefiltration. Water was added thereto, followed by extraction usingdichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with water and thensaturated saline, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate→ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(93 mg) as a yellow oily matter.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.2-1.5 (2H, m), 1.6-1.9 (2H, m), 2.0-2.2 (2H,m), 2.50 (3H, s), 2.7-3.5 (6H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.96 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz),4.0-5.0 (2H, br), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.0-7.4 (6H, m), 7.44 (1H, d,J=9.1 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.9-8.0 (1H, m), 8.3-8.4 (1H, m),8.7-8.8 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 11 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[(3-phenylpropyl)-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.3-1.5 (2H, m), 1.6-1.9 (4H, m), 2.0-2.2 (2H,m), 2.63 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 3.0-3.5 (8H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.8-4.2 (3H,m), 6.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.1-7.4 (7H, m), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.97 (1H, dd, J=5.3 Hz, 8.1 Hz), 8.48 (1H, d,J=8.1 Hz), 8.80 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.92 (1H, s), 11.04 (1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 12 Synthesis of4-{[[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzoicacid methyl ester dihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.3-1.5 (2H, m), 1.6-1.9 (4H, m), 3.0-3.2 (2H,m), 3.2-3.5 (4H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 3.85 (3H, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz),4.3-4.6 (2H, m), 4.5-5.5 (1H, br), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd,J=2.8 Hz, 9.2 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.82(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.86 (2H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.9-8.0 (1H, m), 7.99 (2H, d,J=8.3 Hz), 8.42 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.79 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.88 (1H, s),11.50 (1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 13 Synthesis of4-{[[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzoicacid

A 1N-sodium hydroxide aqueous solution(0.72 ml) was added to a methanolsolution (2 ml) of4-{[[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzoicacid methyl ester(153 mg). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3hours. The reaction mixture was condensed under reduced pressure. Waterwas added to the residue, and acetic acid was added for neutralization.The mixture was extracted using dichloromethane. The organic layer wasdried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensed under reducedpressure. Diisopropyl ether was added to the residue. The generatedinsoluble matter was separated by filtration and dried to give the titlecompound(115 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.2-1.5 (4H, m), 1.6-1.8 (2H, m), 2.3-2.6 (2H,m), 2.6-2.8 (4H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.67 (2H, s), 3.96 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz),6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.1-7.3 (3H, m), 7.33 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.44(1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.5-7.6 (1H, m), 7.7-7.9 (3H, m), 8.1-8.3 (2H, m),12.5-13.0 (1H, br).

EXAMPLE 14 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[(2-methylbenzyl)pyridin-3-ylmethylamino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.3-1.5 (2H, m), 1.6-1.8 (2H, m), 1.8-2.0 (2H,m), 2.35 (3H, s), 3.0-3.2 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.9-4.1 (2H, m),4.2-5.7 (5H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.1-7.4 (5H, m), 7.46 (1H, d,J=9.2 Hz), 7.75 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.99 (1H, dd,J=5.4 Hz, 7.9 Hz), 8.85 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.91 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 9.21(1H, s), 11.64 (1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 15 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[(3-phenylpropyl)pyridin-3-ylmethylamino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.3-1.5 (2H, m), 1.6-1.9 (4H, m), 1.9-2.2 (2H,m), 2.61 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.9-3.2 (4H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t,J=6.2 Hz), 4.0-5.0 (3H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.1-7.4 (7H, m),7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.9-8.1 (1H, m), 8.77(1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.92 (1H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 9.18 (1H, s), 11.71 (1H,brs).

EXAMPLE 16 Synthesis of6-[5-(bis{pyridin-3-ylmethyl}amino)pentyloxy]-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

Pyridine-3-carbaldehyde(0.076 ml) was added to a 1,2-dichloroethanesolution(3 ml) of1-methyl-6-{5-[(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one(237mg). The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes at room temperature. Sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride(0.23 g) was added to the mixture, and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 3 days. A saturated sodiumhydrogencarbonate aqueous solution was added to the reaction mixture,followed by extraction using dichloromethane. The organic layer wasdried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensed under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by NH silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: hexane=1:1). The purified product wascondensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(247 mg) as ayellow oil.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.3-1.8 (6H, m), 2.47 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.58 (4H,s), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.95 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.98(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=2.8 Hz, 9.2 Hz), 7.2-7.4 (3H, m),7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.6-7.7 (2H, m), 8.49 (2H, dd, J=1.6 Hz, 4.8Hz), 8.57 (2H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 17 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[(2-methylbenzyl)pyridin-3-ylamino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 16 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.5-1.7 (2H, m), 1.8-1.9 (4H, m), 2.32 (3H, s),3.45 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.01 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 4.46 (2H,s), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.8-6.9 (1H, m), 6.98 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),7.0-7.3 (6H, m), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.92(1H, dd, J=1.2 Hz, 4.6 Hz), 8.09 (1H, d, J=3.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 18 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[(3-phenylpropyl)pyridin-3-ylamino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 16 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.4-1.7 (4H, m), 1.8-2.1 (4H, m), 2.66 (2H, t,J=7.7 Hz), 3.2-3.4 (4H, m), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 6.71(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.8-6.9 (1H, m), 6.98 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.05 (1H,dd, J=4.6 Hz, 8.6 Hz), 7.1-7.4 (7H, m), 7.58 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.88(1H, dd, J=1.2 Hz, 4.5 Hz), 8.04 (1H, d, J=3.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 19 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 0.80-2.02 (6H, m), 3.05-3.25 (2H, m), 3.36-3.52(4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.97-4.10 (2H, m), 4.82 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.32 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.06 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.7 Hz),8.53 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 8.59 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.86 (1H, d, J=5.7 Hz),8.88 (1H, s), 9.04 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 20 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-{2-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-3-ylmethylamino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 16 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.78-2.91 (4H, m), 3.00 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.69 (3H,s), 3.79 (2H, s), 4.04 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.63(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.15-7.30 (4H, m), 7.41-7.50 (1H, m), 7.57-7.60 (2H,m), 8.42-8.53 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 21 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 2.79-2.91 (4H, m), 3.01 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.70(3H, s), 3.79 (2H, s), 4.05 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.93 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.11-7.20 (4H, m), 7.27-7.30 (1H, m), 7.41-7.48(1H, m), 7.58 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.43-8.49 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 22 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(pyridin-4-ylmethylpyridin-3-ylmethylamino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.86-2.19 (2H, m), 3.61 (3H, s), 3.71-5.00 (8H,m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.20 (1H, d,J=2.8 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.80-7.94(1H, m), 8.02-8.12 (2H, m), 8.52 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 8.73-8.83 (3H, m),8.93 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 23 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[4-(pyridin-4-ylmethylpyridin-3-ylmethylamino)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.61-1.98 (4H, m), 2.60-3.00 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.23-5.11 (6H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.9Hz), 7.24 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.89-8.00 (1H, m), 8.11-8.26 (2H, m), 8.64 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 8.84(1H, d, J=4.5 Hz), 8.88 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 9.02 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 24 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 16 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.88-1.96 (2H, m), 2.68-2.81 (6H, m), 3.66 (2H,s), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.93 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.92(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.09-7.16 (4H, m), 7.28-7.31 (1H, m), 7.39-7.46 (1H,m), 7.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.41-8.46 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 25 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 16 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.85-1.91 (2H, m), 2.60-2.88 (10H, m), 3.33 (3H,s), 3.64 (2H, s), 3.88 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.64-6.71 (2H, m), 6.89 (1H,d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.13-7.19 (2H, m), 7.30-7.33 (1H, m), 7.35-7.46 (1H, m),8.40-8.52 (3H, m), 8.53 (1H, d, J=1.2 Hz).

EXAMPLE 26 Synthesis of(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethyl-[3-(quinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]amine

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 16 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.93-2.02 (2H, m), 2.71-2.80 (6H, m), 3.66 (2H,s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.989 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.09-7.18 (3H, m),7.28-7.39 (3H, m), 7.98-8.06 (2H, m), 8.43-8.45 (4H, m), 8.77-8.78 (1H,m).

EXAMPLE 27 Synthesis of1-methyl-5-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

(2-Pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamine(128 mg), andN-ethyldiisopropylamine(0.13 ml) were added to a DMF solution(5 ml) of5-(3-iodopropoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(172 mg). The mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 3.5 hours. The reaction mixture was added to icewater, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with water and then saturated saline, dried with anhydrous sodiumsulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:1→1:1).

The purified product was condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogenchloride ethyl acetate solution was added to an ethyl acetate solutionof the residue, which was stirred at room temperature. The generatedinsoluble matter was separated by filtration and dried to give the titlecompound(21 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.26-2.54 (2H, m), 3.00-5.29 (10H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 6.56 (1H, d, J=9.7 Hz), 6.83 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.51-7.60 (1H, m), 7.92 (1H, d, J=9.7 Hz), 8.02 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.5Hz), 8.24-8.40 (2H, m), 8.54 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.84 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz),8.92 (2H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.95 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 28 Synthesis of1-methyl-7-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 27 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.14-2.43 (2H, m), 2.88-4.95 (10H, m), 3.59 (3H,s), 6.44 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz), 6.85 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 6.89 (1H, s), 7.65(1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz), 7.97 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz),8.07-8.24 (2H, m), 8.47 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.86(2H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.90 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 29 Synthesis of1-methyl-8-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 27 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.30-2.55 (2H, m), 3.25-3.60 (6H, m), 3.77 (3H,s), 4.09-4.29 (2H, m), 4.54-5.00 (2H, m), 6.60 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz),7.16-7.28 (2H, m), 7.31 (1H, dd, J=6.8, 2.3 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.4 Hz),8.04 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.4 Hz), 8.32-8.46 (2H, m), 8.56 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz),8.85 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.91-9.02 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 30 Synthesis of6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 27 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.18-2.40 (2H, m), 3.15-3.56 (6H, m), 3.95-4.16(2H, m), 4.59-4.87 (2H, m), 6.51 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=8.9,2.7 Hz), 7.20 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 8.03 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.4 Hz), 8.31-8.44 (2H, m), 8.55 (1H, d,J=8.1 Hz), 8.84 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.93-9.03 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 31 Synthesis of1-methyl-4-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

Triphenyl phosphine(102 mg) and diethyl azodicarboxylate(68 mg) wereadded to a tetrahydrofuran (THF) solution(5 ml) of4-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(63 mg), and3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propane-1-ol(81.4 mg).The mixture was stirred overnight. After the reaction mixture wascondensed under reduced pressure, the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (dichloromethane: methanol=20:1→10:1). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogenchloride ethyl acetate solution(0.29 ml) was added to an ethyl acetatesolution of the residue, which was stirred at room temperature for 30minutes. The generated insoluble matter was separated by filtration, anddried to give the title compound(126.8 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.29-2.56 (2H, m), 3.11-3.61 (6H, m), 3.56 (3H,s), 4.11-4.30 (2H, m), 4.50-4.94 (2H, m), 6.03 (1H, s), 7.32-7.41 (1H,m), 7.52 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.62-7.76 (2H, m), 8.10 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.3Hz), 8.21-8.34 (2H, m), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz),8.90 (2H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 8.94 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 32 Synthesis of6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

Triphenyl phosphine(51 mg) and di-tert-butyl azodicarboxylate (45 mg)were added to a tetrahydrofuran (THF) solution(1.5 ml) of6-hydroxy-2H-isoquinolin-1-one(29 mg), and3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propan-1-ol(40 mg). Themixture was stirred overnight. After the reaction mixture was condensedunder reduced pressure, the residue was purified by NH silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=1:0→4:1). The purified productwas condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethylacetate solution(0.06 ml) was added to an ethyl acetate solution of theresidue, which was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. Thegenerated insoluble matter was separated by filtration, and was dried toproduce the title compound(31.4 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.14-2.45 (2H, m), 2.91-3.78 (6H, m), 4.08-4.25(2H, m), 4.37-4.81 (2H, m), 6.46 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 6.99 (1H, dd, J=8.8,2.2 Hz), 7.08 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.10-7.18 (1H, m), 7.92 (1H, dd, J=8.0,5.5 Hz), 7.99-8.14 (2H, m), 8.08 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.41 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 8.78 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.83 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.87 (1H, s),10.98-11.17 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 33 Synthesis of2-methyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.09-2.41 (2H, m), 2.85-3.44 (6H, m), 3.47 (3H,s), 4.08-4.26 (2H, m), 4.26-4.66 (2H, m), 6.52 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.99(1H, dd, J=8.9, 2.3 Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),7.72 (1H, dd, J=7.6, 5.3 Hz), 7.81-7.92 (2H, m), 8.11 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz),8.11-8.19 (1H, m), 8.67 (1H, dd, J=5.3, 1.2 Hz), 8.69-8.76 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 34 Synthesis of1,3-dimethyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinazolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.08-2.38 (2H, m), 2.88 (3H, s), 3.16 (3H, s),3.08-3.56 (6H, m), 3.92-4.05 (2H, m), 4.32 (2H, s), 4.42-4.85 (2H, m),6.73 (1H, br-s), 6.70-6.90 (2H, m), 7.98 (1H, d-d, J=5.5, 8.1 Hz),8.04-8.28 (2H, m), 8.46 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz),8.81-8.98 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 35 Synthesis of6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.13-2.40 (2H, m), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz),3.10-3.57 (8H, m), 4.00-4.15 (2H, m), 4.55-4.81 (2H, m), 6.74-6.88 (2H,m), 7.66-7.80 (2H, m), 8.01 (1H, d-d, J=5.0, 8.0 Hz), 8.19-8.40 (2H, m),8.52 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 8.85-9.00 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 36 Synthesis of5-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-2,3-dihydro-isoindol-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.15-2.43 (2H, m), 3.00-3.58 (6H, m), 3.96-4.16(2H, m), 4.32 (2H, s), 4.44-4.83 (2H, m), 6.96 (1H, d-d, J=1.9, 8.3 Hz),7.07 (1H, s), 7.57 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.92-8.05 (1H, m), 8.10-8.40 (3H,m), 8.41-8.55 (1H, m), 8.78-9.00 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 37 Synthesis ofN-ethyl-4-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}benzamidetrihydrochloride

1-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (WSC) (95mg), and 1-hydroxy benzotriazole(HOBt) (66 mg) were added to a DMFsolution(4 ml) of4-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}benzoicacid(149 mg), ethyl amine hydrochloride(38 mg), and triethylamine (0.08ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The reactionmixture was added to ice water. A 1N-sodium hydroxide aqueous solutionwas added thereto, followed by extraction using ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed with water and then was dried with anhydroussodium sulfate, followed by condensation under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=10:1→4:1). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure. A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethyl acetate solution(0.16 ml) wasadded to an ethyl acetate solution of the residue. The precipitatedinsoluble matter was separated, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried togive the title compound(80 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.10-2.38 (2H, m),2.89-3.57 (8H, m), 3.95-4.20 (2H, m), 4.28-4.69 (2H, m), 6.92 (2H, d,J=8.8 Hz), 7.75 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 5.2 Hz), 7.82 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz),7.83-7.94 (2H, m), 8.18 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 8.35 (1H, t, J=5.4 Hz), 8.68(1H, dd, J=5.2, 1.3 Hz), 8.71-8.79 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 38 Synthesis of2-methyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.10-2.40 (2H, m), 2.74-3.62 (10H, m), 2.99 (3H,s), 3.74-4.20 (2H, m), 4.39-4.82 (2H, m), 6.77 (1H, s), 6.82 (1H, d,J=8.6 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.87-8.00 (1H, m), 8.05-8.22 (2H, m),8.46 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.71-8.92 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 39 Synthesis of[3-(2-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazol-5-yloxy)propyl]-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylaminetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.08-2.39 (2H, m), 2.79 (3H, s), 2.88-3.58 (6H,m), 4.00-4.20 (2H, m), 4.29-4.65 (2H, m), 4.35 (2H, s), 7.02-7.11 (2H,m), 7.70-7.81 (2H, m), 7.81-7.93 (2H, m), 8.18 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.68(1H, dd, J=5.2, 1.2 Hz), 8.70-8.79 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 40 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(phenethylpyridin-4-ylmethylamino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.10-2.40 (2H, m), 2.79-3.70 (6H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.99-4.19 (2H, m), 4.30-4.61 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.15-7.36 (7H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.68-7.80 (2H, m), 7.84 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.67 (2H, d, J=4.9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 41 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.12-2.31 (2H, m), 3.07-3.29 (2H, m), 3.33-3.59(4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.95-4.19 (2H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.58-7.67 (1H, m), 7.72 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.85 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.04 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 8.11-8.21 (1H, m), 8.67 (1H, d,J=4.7 Hz), 8.80 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

EXAMPLE 42 Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-(2-{[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.15-2.41 (2H, m), 2.95 (3H, s), 3.01-3.51(4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.70-4.24 (4H, m), 4.33-4.72 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.18 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.25 (1H, s), 7.33-7.54 (6H, m), 7.82(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.92-8.08 (2H, m), 8.67-8.82 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 43 Synthesis of1-ethyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.19 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.18-2.41 (2H, m),2.94-3.59 (6H, m), 3.96-4.18 (2H, m), 4.25 (2H, q, J=7.0 Hz), 4.35-4.63(2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.3, 2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H,d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.52 (1H, d, J=9.3 Hz), 7.61-7.76 (1H, m), 7.85 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.85-8.00 (2H, m), 8.09-8.20 (1H, m), 8.67 (1H, dd, J=5.3,1.4 Hz), 8.69-8.80 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 44 Synthesis of1-benzyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.80-2.00 (2H, m), 2.52-2.82 (6H, m), 3.63 (2H,s), 3.78-3.98 (2H, m), 5.54 (2H, s), 6.82 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.84-6.99(2H, m), 7.05-7.44 (10H, m), 7.67 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.30-8.52 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 45 Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-(2-{[3-(1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

Benzoyl chloride(0.14 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (10ml) of6-{3-[(2-methylaminoethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride(382 mg), and triethylamine(0.56 ml) under ice cooling.The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Water was addedto the reaction mixture, followed by extraction using dichloromethane.The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:1→4:1). The purified productwas condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethylacetate solution(0.28 ml) was added to an ethyl acetate solution (10 ml)of the residue. The precipitated insoluble matter was separated, washedwith ethyl acetate, and dried to give the title compound(242 mg) as awhite powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.04-2.36 (2H, m), 2.78-2.92 (2H, m), 2.95 (3H,s), 3.00-3.46 (6H, m), 3.64-3.94 (2H, m), 3.94-4.21 (2H, m), 4.31-4.61(2H, m), 6.77 (1H, s), 6.81 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.29-7.59 (6H, m), 7.78(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.91-8.18 (2H, m), 8.78 (2H, d, J=4.9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 46 Synthesis of 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-carboxylic acidmethyl-(2-{[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}ethyl)amidedihydrochloride

PS-Carbodiimide resin(1.3 g) and 1-hydroxy benzotriazole (HOBt) (230 mg)were added to acetonitrile and THF solution (4 ml+6 ml) of1-methyl-6-{3-[(2-methylaminoethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one(304 mg) and2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-carboxylic acid(164 mg). The mixture was stirredat room temperature overnight. After the reaction mixture was filtratedand condensed under reduced pressure, the residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=1:0→10:1). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogenchloride ethyl acetate solution(0.35 ml) was added to an ethyl acetatesolution of the residue. The precipitated insoluble matter wasseparated, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried to give the titlecompound(324.2 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.10-2.44 (2H, m), 2.88-3.45 (6H, m), 2.91 (3H,s), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.70-4.25 (4H, m), 4.31-4.72 (4H, m), 6.58 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.75-6.91 (1H, m), 6.91-7.12 (1H, m), 7.12-7.32 (3H, m), 7.43(1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.78 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.98-8.30 (2H, m), 8.69-8.94(2H, m).

EXAMPLE 47 Synthesis of3-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-thia-8-aza-benzocyclohepten-9-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.10-2.41 (2H, m), 3.00-3.60 (10H, m), 3.99-4.19(2H, m), 4.43-4.84 (2H, m), 6.89-7.01 (2H, m), 7.48 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz),7.98 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.3 Hz), 8.04-8.21 (2H, m), 8.27 (1H, t, J=6.5 Hz),8.46 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.81-8.98 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 48 Synthesis of1-methyl-3-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 31 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.20-2.42 (2H, m), 3.10-3.33 (2H, m), 3.34-3.60(4H, m), 3.67 (3H, s), 4.00-4.20 (2H, m), 4.55-4.82 (2H, m), 7.20-7.35(2H, m), 7.40-7.53 (2H, m), 7.65 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.93-8.08 (1H, m),8.18-8.35 (2H, m), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.1 Hz),8.90-9.05 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 49 Synthesis of1-(6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-yl)ethanonetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 1.71-1.92 (2H, m), 2.11 (3H, s), 2.01-2.39 (2H,m), 2.58-2.79 (2H, m), 3.00-3.48 (6H, m), 3.51-3.71 (2H, m), 3.89-4.10(2H, m), 4.50 (2H, s), 6.59-6.79 (2H, m), 7.04-7.56 (1H, m), 7.78 (1H,dd, J=7.8, 5.3 Hz), 7.94 (2H, d, J=4.4 Hz), 8.23 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz),8.63-8.82 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 50 Synthesis of 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-carboxylic acidmethyl-(2-{[3-(1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}ethyl)amidedihydrochloride

1-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (WSC) (144mg), and 1-hydroxy benzotriazole (HOBt) (115 mg) were added to a DMFsolution(5 ml) of6-{3-[(2-methylaminoethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride(234 mg), and 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-carboxylicacid(123 mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight.Water was added to the reaction mixture, followed by extraction usingethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, and dried withanhydrous sodium sulfate. After condensation under reduced pressure, theresidue was purified by NH silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate: methanol=1:0→10:1). The purified product was condensed underreduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethyl acetate solution(0.19 ml)was added to an ethyl acetate solution of the residue. The precipitatedinsoluble matter was separated, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried togive the title compound(164.6 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.04-2.35 (2H, m), 2.65-3.41 (10H, m), 2.90 (3H,s), 3.69-4.66 (8H, m), 6.65-6.90 (3H, m), 6.90-7.14 (1H, m), 7.27 (1H,d, J=5.2 Hz), 7.35-7.61 (1H, m), 7.77 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.86-8.19 (2H,m), 8.64-8.90 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 51 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-(3-{[2-(1-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}-propoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 16 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.90-2.09 (2H, m), 2.65-2.81 (4H, m), 2.91 (2H, t,J=6.6 Hz), 3.48 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.62-3.78 (4H, m), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.01(2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),7.00-7.48 (7H, m), 7.54 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.02-8.11 (1H, m), 8.39-8.50(2H, m).

EXAMPLE 52 Synthesis of2-fluoro-N-methyl-N-(2-{[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}ethyl)benzamidetris(phosphate)

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

Colorless Solid (Ethanol)

mp: 190-191° C.

EXAMPLE 53 Synthesis of1,3-dimethyl-5-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1,3-dihydrobenzoimidazol-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.06-2.42 (2H, brs), 2.97-3.73(m, 12H), 4.04(2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 4.42-4.95 (2H, brs), 6.60 (1H, dd, J=2.0, 8.5 Hz),6.78 (1H, d, J=2.0 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 8.00 (1H, dd, J=5.6, 7.9Hz), 8.15-8.40 (2H, brs), 8.51 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.6Hz), 8.92 (3H, m), 12.45 (1H, Brs).

EXAMPLE 54 Synthesis of1,3-dimethyl-5-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-3-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1,3-dihydrobenzoimidazol-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.17-2.43 (2H, brs), 3.09-3.64(m, 12H),3.95-4.18 (2H, m), 4.49-4.84 (2H, brs), 6.63 (1H, dd, J=2.2 and 8.5 Hz),6.81 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.89 (1H, dd, J=7.9 and5.6 Hz), 8.01 (1H, dd, J=7.9 and 5.6 Hz), 8.26 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.71(1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.77-8.92 (2H, m), 8.96 (1H, s), 9.16 (1H, s), 12.18(1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 55 Synthesis of2-[2-({3-[4-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)phenoxy]propyl}pyridin-4-ylmethylamino)ethyl]-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

2-(2-{[3-(4-Bromophenoxy)propyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}ethyl)-2H-isoquinolin-1-one(500mg), 2-pyrrolidone(0.228 ml), potassium carbonate(415 mg), copper iodide(I) (190 mg), and N,N′-dimethyl ethylenediamine(0.39 ml) were added totoluene(5 ml). The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 hours undernitrogen atmosphere. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature. After adding aqueous ammonia, extraction was performedusing ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated saline,and dried with sodium sulfate. After the organic layer was condensedunder reduced pressure, the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=100:0→70:30). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure. A condensed hydrochloricacid(0.3 ml) was added to an ethanol solution of the residue, followedby condensation under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallizedfrom isopropyl alcohol/water to give the title compound(350 mg) as awhite powder.

mp: 210 to 214° C. (dec.)

EXAMPLE 56 Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-[4-(3-{[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}-propoxy)phenyl]acetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 55 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CD₃OD) δ ppm:1.82 (3H, s), 2.35-2.54 (2H, m), 3.21 (3H, s),3.56-3.73 (2H, m), 3.75-3.90 (2H, m), 4.16 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz), 4.53-4.75(2H, m), 5.05 (2H, brs), 6.71-6.92 (2H, m), 6.98 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.20(2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.49 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.57 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.68(1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.76 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.31 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.54(1H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 8.99 (1H, d, J=6.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 57 Synthesis of2-[2-({3-[4-(2-oxopiperidin-1-yl)phenoxy]propyl}-pyridin-4-ylmethylamino)ethyl]-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 55 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CD₃OD) δ ppm:1.94-2.11 (4H, m), 2.22-2.42 (2H, m), 2.56-2.77(2H, m), 3.59 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 3.64-3.77 (2H, m), 3.78-3.92 (2H, m),4.08 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 4.67 (2H, brs), 5.04 (2H, brs), 6.80 (1H, d,J=7.4 Hz), 6.90 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.24 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.51 (1H, d,J=7.4 Hz), 7.55-7.63 (1H, m), 7.68 (1H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 7.72-7.84 (1H, m),8.32 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 8.49 (2H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 8.88 (2H, d, J=6.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 58 Synthesis of2-[2-({3-[4-(2-oxo-2H-pyridin-1-yl)phenoxy]propyl}-pyridin-4-ylmethylamino)ethyl]-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 55 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CD₃OD) δ ppm: 2.25-2.54 (2H, m), 3.50-3.73 (2H, m), 3.76-3.93(2H, m), 4.16 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 4.67 (2H, brs), 4.84-5.21 (2H, m), 6.79(1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.86 (1H, dt, J=1.2 and 6.8 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=8.9Hz), 7.03 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.39 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.52 (1H, d, 7.4Hz), 7.57 (1H, dt, J=1.2 and 8.2 Hz), 7.67 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.75 (1H,dt, J=1.2 and 8.2 Hz), 7.82-7.99 (2H, m), 8.32 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.53(1H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 8.94 (1H, d, J=6.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 59 Synthesis of2-[2-({3-[4-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenoxy]propyl}-pyridin-4-ylmethylamino)ethyl]-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

2-(2-{[3-(4-Bromophenoxy)propyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}ethyl)-2H-isoquinolin-1-one(500mg), hexacarbonyl molybdenum(264 mg),trans-di-μ-acetatobis[2-(di-o-tolylphosphino)benzyl]dipalladium (II)(Herrmann's palladacycle) (23 mg), sodium carbonate(318 mg), andmorpholine(0.26 ml) were added to THF(5 ml). The mixture was heated at170° C. for 10 minutes (microwave reactor). The reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature. Water and ethyl acetate were added thereto,followed by celite filtration. The organic layer was dried with sodiumsulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby NH silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=1:0→7:3). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure. A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethyl acetate solution was added to anethyl acetate solution of the residue. The precipitated insoluble matterwas separated, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried to give the titlecompound(150 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (CD₃OD) δ ppm: 2.17-2.41 (2H, m), 3.37-3.90 (10H, m), 3.99-4.152H, m), 4.50-4.64 (2H, m), 4.67-5.00 (2H, m), 6.81 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz),6.88 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 7.38 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz),7.60 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 7.71 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.79 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz),8.32 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.38 (2H, brs), 8.83 (2H, brs).

EXAMPLE 60 Synthesis of1,3-dimethyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinazoline-2,4-dionetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.11-2.39 (2H, m), 3.00-5.03 (16H, m), 7.25-7.37(1H, m), 7.37-7.54 (2H, m), 7.94-8.05 (1H, m), 8.05-8.35 (2H, m), 8.49(1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.73-8.99 (4H, m), 12.24 (1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 61 Synthesis of2-[2-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl-{3-[4-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenoxy]propyl}amino)ethyl]-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 59 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 80° C.) δ ppm: 1.75-1.89 (4H, m), 1.92-2.08 (2H, m),2.78-2.97 (2H, m), 2.99-3.16 (2H, m), 3.35-3.58 (4H, m), 3.91-4.00 (2H,m), 4.07-4.17 (2H, m), 4.17-4.30 (2H, m), 6.57 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.79(2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.41 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.34-7.54 (2H, m), 7.56-7.79(4H, m), 8.20 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 8.53 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz).

EXAMPLE 62 Synthesis ofN-tert-butyl-4-(3-{[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}propoxy)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 59 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 80° C.) δ ppm: 1.38 (9H, s), 1.92-2.08 (2H, m),2.83-3.00 (2H, m), 3.04-3.22 (2H, m), 3.96 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 4.10-4.21(2H, m), 4.21-4.31 (2H, m), 6.59 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.77 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.23 (1H, brs), 7.42 (1H. d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.49 (1H, m), 7.67 (2H, t,J=7.0 Hz), 7.71 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.81 (2H, d, J=6.3), 8.20 (1H, d,J=2.0), 8.56 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 63 Synthesis ofN-isobutyl-4-(3-{[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}propoxy)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 59 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 80° C.) δ ppm: 0.90 (6H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 1.75-1.93 (1H,m), 1.93-2.14 (2H, m), 2.85-3.03 (2H, m), 3.03-3.26 (4H, m), 3.90-4.02(2H, m), 4.15-4.35 (4H, m), 6.59 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.80 (2H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.31-7.54 (2H, m), 7.61-7.74 (2H, m), 7.76 (2H. d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.86(2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 7.98 (1H, brs), 8.20 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 8.59 (2H, d,J=6.3 Hz).

EXAMPLE 64 Synthesis ofN-cyclohexyl-4-(3-{[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}propoxy)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 59 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 80° C.) δ ppm: 1.00-1.45 (4H, m), 1.53-1.66 (1H, m),1.66-1.88 (4H, m), 1.92-2.08 (2H, m), 2.82-3.01 (2H, m), 3.04-3.22 (2H,m), 3.65-3.84 (2H, m), 3.88-4.01 (2H, m), 4.21-4.30 (4H, m), 6.58 (1H,d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.79 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.42 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),7.46-7.53(1H, m), 7.57-7.84 (7H, m), 8.20 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 8.56 (2H,d, J=6.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 651-methyl-6-(3-{[2-(1-oxo-2H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]pyridin-4-ylmethylamino}propoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

Colorless Solid (Isopropyl Alcohol/Water)

mp: 171 to 174° C.

EXAMPLE 66 Synthesis of2-[2-({3-[4-(2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)phenoxy]propyl}pyridin-4-ylmethylamino)ethyl]-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 55 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 80° C.) δ ppm: 1.87-2.08 (2H, m), 2.79-3.00 (2H, m),3.01-3.21 (2H, m), 3.86-3.96 (2H, m), 3.96-4.05 (2H, m), 4.11-4.33 (4H,m), 4.34-4.49 (2H, m), 6.58 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.79 (2H, d, J=9.1 Hz),7.39 (2H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.33-7.44 (1H, m), 7.44-7.55 (2H, m), 7.57-7.73(2H, m), 7.77-7.87 (2H, m), 8.20 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.50-8.64 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 67 Synthesis of2-[2-({3-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)phenoxy]propyl}pyridin-4-ylmethylamino)ethyl]-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 55 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 80° C.) δ ppm: 1.85-2.16 (4H, m), 2.35-2.55 (2H, m),2.79-3.01 (2H, m), 3.01-3.21 (2H, m), 3.73-4.26 (8H, m), 6.49-6.63 (2H,m), 7.04-7.14 (1H, m), 7.14-7.28 (2H, m), 7.35-7.54 (2H, m), 7.55-7.72(2H, m), 7.72-7.92 (2H, m), 8.19 (1H, dd, J=8.1 and 0.6 Hz), 8.47-8.66(2H, m).

EXAMPLE 68 Synthesis of2-[2-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl-{3-[3-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)phenoxy]propyl}amino)ethyl]-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 59 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆, 80° C.) δ ppm: 1.72-1.90 (4H, m), 1.94-2.14 (2H, m),2.86-3.05 (2H, m), 3.05-3.22 (2H, m), 3.25-3.50 (4H, m), 3.70-4.36 (6H,m), 6.58 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.78-6.95 (2H, m), 7.01 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz),7.28 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 7.42(1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.44-7.51 (1H, m),7.55-7.74 (2H, m), 7.83 (2H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 8.20 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.58(2H, d, J=5.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 69 Synthesis of5-{2-[[3-(1,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzoimidazol-5-yloxy)propyl]-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δ ppm: 1.92-1.95 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 2.48 (3H, s),2.76 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.40 (3H,s), 3.63 (2H, s), 3.90 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.01 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.31(1H, dd, J=7.3, 0.6 Hz), 6.49-6.51 (2H, m), 6.54 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.3Hz), 6.83 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.86 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 4.9 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d,J=7.3 Hz), 7.42-7.44 (1H, m), 8.28-8.30 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 70 Synthesis of2-{2-[[3-(1,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzoimidazol-5-yloxy)propyl]-(2-methylpyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethyl}-2H-isoquinolin-1-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 1.92-1.96 (2H, m), 2.48 (3H, s), 2.76 (2H, t,J=6.9 Hz), 2.88 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.39 (3H, s), 3.63 (2H,s), 3.91 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.01 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.35 (1H, d, J=7.3Hz), 6.47 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 6.50 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 2.3 Hz), 6.72 (1H, dd,J=7.6, 4.8 Hz), 6.81 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 6.90 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.41(1H, dd, J=7.6, 1.5 Hz), 7.44-7.49 (2H, m), 7.60-7.65 (1H, m), 8.20-8.22(1H, m), 8.34-8.36 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 71 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-3-ylmethylamino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

A 1N-hydrogen chloride ethanol solution(1.7 ml) was added to an ethanolsolution (10 ml) of1-Methyl-6-{2-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-3-ylmethylamino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one(195mg), which was stirred at room temperature. The reaction mixture wascondensed under reduced pressure and ethyl acetate was added to theresidue. The precipitated insoluble matter was separated, washed withethyl acetate, and dried to give the title compound(199 mg) as a paleyellow powder.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 3.08-5.02 (10H, m), 3.61 (3H, s), 6.64 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.26-7.38 (2H, m), 7.49 (1H, d, J=9.3 Hz), 7.75-7.83 (1H, m),7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.92 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz), 8.41 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 8.42-8.53 (1H, m), 8.73-8.81 (2H, m), 8.87 (1H, s), 8.92-9.05 (1H,m).

EXAMPLE 72 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 71 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 3.02-5.62 (10H, m), 3.61 (3H, s), 6.63 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.21-7.34 (2H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.92-8.01 (1H, m), 8.02-8.21 (2H, m), 8.49 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.77(1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.82-8.92 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 73 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 71 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.18-2.43 (2H, m), 3.07-3.49 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.05-4.18 (2H, m), 4.50-4.88 (4H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.19(1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz),7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.94-8.05 (1H, m), 8.08-8.36 (2H, m), 8.49 (1H,d, J=7.6 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 8.83-8.99 (3H, m).

EXAMPLE 74 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethylamino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 71 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.14-2.38 (2H, m), 2.77-4.95 (14H, m), 3.22 (3H,s), 6.73-6.82 (2H, m), 6.99 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.99 (1H, d, J=5.7 Hz),8.22-8.34 (2H, m), 8.52 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.81-8.98 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 75 Synthesis of(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)pyridin-4-ylmethyl-[3-(quinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]amine tetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 71 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ ppm: 2.22-4.78 (12H, m), 7.51-7.61 (2H, m), 7.73-7.97(4H, m), 8.15 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 8.20-8.33 (1H, m), 8.62-8.81 (5H, m),8.98 (1H, d, J=4.9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 76 Synthesis of6-{5-[benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.31-1.50 (2H, m), 1.68-1.93 (4H, m), 2.95-3.12(2H, m), 3.12-3.40 (4H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 3.91-4.38 (4H, m), 6.05 (2H,s), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=8.0,1.5 Hz), 7.23 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.9 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.30 (1H,d, J=1.5 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.78-7.87 (2H, m), 8.26 (1H, d,J=8.0 Hz), 8.73 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.79 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 77 Synthesis of6-{5-[benzofuran-2-ylmethyl-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.40-1.59 (2H, m), 1.68-1.83 (2H, m), 1.83-2.00(2H, m), 3.04-3.24 (2H, m), 3.24-3.50 (4H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 3.92-4.11(2H, m), 4.70 (2H, s), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.19-7.41 (5H, m), 7.44(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.70 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.82(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.96 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz), 8.46 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz),8.79 (1H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.90 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 78 Synthesis of6-{5-[benzo[b]thiophen-3-ylmethyl-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.30-1.49 (2H, m), 1.60-1.98 (4H, m), 3.08-3.28(2H, m), 3.28-3.51 (4H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 3.90-4.08 (2H, m), 4.72 (2H,s), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.26 (1H, d,J=2.8 Hz), 7.39-7.52 (3H, m), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.90 (1H, dd,J=7.9, 5.4 Hz), 8.06 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 8.14 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz),8.30-8.40 (2H, m), 8.76 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.85 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 79 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.39-1.55 (2H, m), 1.69-1.82 (2H, m), 1.69-2.01(2H, m), 3.11-3.31 (2H, m), 3.39-3.57 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.96-4.11(2H, m), 4.67 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.59 (1H, dd,J=6.8, 5.4 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.94 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz),8.02-8.12 (2H, m), 8.60 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.73 (1H, d, J=4.7 Hz), 8.87(1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.87 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 80 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.40-1.58 (2H, m), 1.71-1.88 (2H, m), 1.88-2.09(2H, m), 3.08-3.32 (2H, m), 3.32-3.56 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.96-4.10(2H, m), 4.79 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.26 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8Hz), 7.33 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.87 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 8.08 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.7 Hz), 8.16 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.8 Hz), 8.65(1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.87 (1H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 9.02 (1H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 9.04(1H, s), 9.08 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 9.39 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 81 Synthesis ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamidehydrochloride

Triethylamine (0.35 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (5 ml)of 1-methyl-6-[5-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)pentyloxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one(219 mg) and ice-cooled. Benzenesulfonyl chloride (0.096 ml) was addedto the resulting mixture, and stirred at room temperature overnight.Water was added to the reaction mixture, and extraction withdichloromethane was performed. The organic layer was washed with waterand a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, in this order, thendried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by NH silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate). The purified product was concentratedunder reduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride ethanol solution (0.16ml) was added to the solution of the residue in ethanol, and stirred for30 minutes at room temperature. The precipitated insoluble matter wascollected by filtration, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried to givethe title compound (68 mg) as a yellow powder.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.19-1.39 (2H, m), 1.39-1.55 (2H, m), 1.55-1.78(2H, m), 2.92-3.20 (4H, m), 3.31-3.50 (2H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 3.86-4.07(2H, m), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H,d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.51-7.71 (3H, m), 7.71-7.89 (3H,m), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.7 Hz), 8.49 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.79 (1H, d,J=5.7 Hz), 8.87 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 82 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-2-nitro-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.00-2.19 (2H, m), 2.92 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz),3.50-3.66 (4H, m), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.01 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.13 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.19(1H, dd, J=7.8, 5.4 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.50-7.64 (5H, m),7.96-8.02 (1H, m), 8.42 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 8.46 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 83 Synthesis ofN-[4-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)butyl]-2-nitro-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.70-1.89 (4H, m), 2.89 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz),3.40-3.60 (4H, m), 3.68 (3H, s), 4.01 (2H, t, J=5.1 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.98 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.13-7.22 (2H, m), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2Hz), 7.49-7.72 (5H, m), 7.95-8.01 (1H, m), 8.40 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 8.44(1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 84 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.45 (2H, m), 2.48 (3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s),3.10-4.65 (10H, m), 6.63 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8Hz), 7.24-7.41 (4H, m), 7.48 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.73 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz),7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.96 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 5.5 Hz), 8.43 (1H, d, J=7.8Hz), 8.80 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.90 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 85 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{4-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]butoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.61-1.86 (2H, m), 1.86-2.14 (2H, m), 2.48 (3H,s), 3.10-3.33 (2H, m), 3.33-3.58 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.90-4.80 (4H,m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.18-7.37 (5H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.75 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.05 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.5Hz), 8.56 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.85 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.98 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 86 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(3-phenylpropyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.91-2.12 (2H, m), 2.12-2.31 (2H, m), 2.59-2.78(2H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 3.05-4.39 (10H, m), 6.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.13-7.34 (7H, m), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.98(1H, dd, J=7.9, 5.5 Hz), 8.51 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.80 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz),8.92 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 87 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{4-[N-(3-phenylpropyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]butoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.71-2.15 (6H, m), 2.55-2.75 (2H, m), 3.57 (3H,s), 3.00-4.34 (10H, m), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.14-7.32 (7H, m), 7.44(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.81 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=7.9, 5.5 Hz),8.53 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.93 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 88 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-((E)-3-phenylallyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.40-1.60 (2H, m), 1.71-2.00 (4H, m), 3.59 (3H,s), 2.97-4.20 (10H, m), 6.51 (1H, dt, J=15.9, 7.0 Hz), 6.61 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=15.9 Hz), 7.20-7.54 (8H, m), 7.83 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 8.00 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.5 Hz), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.82(1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.96 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 89 Synthesis ofN-methyl-4-{[N-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzamidedihydrochloride

Diethyl phosphorocyanidate (39.1 mg) was added to a DMF solution (1 ml)of4-{[N-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzoicacid (0.10 g), methylamine hydrochloride (27 mg), and triethylamine(0.07 ml), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight.Ice water was added to the reaction mixture, and extraction with ethylacetate was performed. The organic layer was washed with water and asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, in this order, then driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate:methanol=10:1). The purified product was concentrated underreduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride ethanol solution (0.16 ml) wasadded to the solution of the residue in ethanol, and stirred for 30minutes at room temperature. The precipitated insoluble matter wascollected by filtration, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried to givethe title compound (81.3 mg) as a white powder.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.40-1.89 (6H, m), 2.54 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz),2.71-2.76 (4H, m), 3.03 (3H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 3.66 (2H, s), 3.73 (3H, s),3.98 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 6.22-6.31 (1H, m), 6.74 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.01(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.16-7.20 (2H, m), 7.28-7.33 (3H, m), 7.42-7.68 (4H,m), 8.41-7.46 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 90 Synthesis ofN-ethyl-4-{[N-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 89 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.34-1.50 (2H, m),1.70-1.96 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.00-4.60 (12H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d,J=9.2 Hz), 7.78 (2H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.86-7.96(3H, m), 8.31 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.55-8.64 (1H, m), 8.76 (1H, d, J=5.2Hz), 8.80-8.85 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 91 Synthesis ofN,N-dimethyl-4-{[[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl](2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 89 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.35-1.51 (2H, m), 1.68-1.92 (4H, m), 2.89 (3H,s), 3.00 (3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.04-4.59 (10H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.43-7.52(3H, m), 7.75 (2H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.81-7.89 (1H,m), 8.29 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.75 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.81 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 92 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(quinolin-2-ylmethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.41-1.60 (2H, m), 1.69-1.88 (2H, m), 1.88-2.06(2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.21-4.26 (8H, m), 4.85 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.45(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.65-7.74 (1H, m), 7.79-7.91 (3H, m), 8.02-8.13 (3H,m), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 8.59 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.86 (1H, d, J=5.4Hz), 9.00 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 93 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(quinolin-3-ylmethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.42-1.60 (2H, m), 1.72-1.90 (2H, m), 1.90-2.10(2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.14-4.36 (8H, m), 4.76 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.79-7.90 (2H, m), 7.97-8.08 (2H, m), 8.17 (1H, d,J=7.9 Hz), 8.27 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 8.57 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d,J=5.3 Hz), 8.99 (1H, s), 9.13 (1H, s), 9.45 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 94 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(quinolin-4-ylmethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.33-1.52 (2H, m), 1.63-1.82 (2H, m), 1.82-2.04(2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 2.99-4.26 (8H, m), 5.00-5.30 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.87-7.96 (1H, m), 7.96-8.12(2H, m), 8.37 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 8.42-8.66 (3H, m), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.5Hz), 8.94 (1H, s), 9.25 (1H, d, J=5.1 Hz).

EXAMPLE 95 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.31-1.56 (2H, m), 1.67-1.82 (2H, m), 1.82-2.05(2H, m), 3.05-3.25 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.36-4.20 (6H, m), 4.49-4.75(2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz), 7.28 (1H,d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.53-7.65 (2H, m), 7.81-8.08 (6H,m), 8.24 (1H, s), 8.55 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.98(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 96 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(pyridin-2-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

1-methyl-6-[5-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)pentyloxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one(182mg), 2-bromopyridine(0.060 ml), palladium acetate (II) (11.2 mg),xantphos (32 mg), and sodium-butoxide(68 mg) were added to toluene(2ml). The mixture was heated at 80° C. for 10 hours under nitrogenatmosphere. The reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature. Waterwas added to the reaction mixture, followed by extraction withdichloromethane. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The filtrate was condensed under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate). The purified product was condensed under reduced pressure. A1N-hydrogen chloride in ethanol solution(0.58 ml) was added to a ethanolsolution (5 ml) of the residue, and the liquid was stirred at roomtemperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Ethanol anddiethyl ether were added to the residue. The precipitated insolublematter was separated, washed with diethyl ether, and dried to give thetitle compound(72 mg) as a yellow powder.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.42-1.91 (6H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.09-4.36 (8H,m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.98 (1H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=9.2,2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.38 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d,J=9.2 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.98-8.11 (3H, m), 8.76-8.88 (2H, m),9.16 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 97 Synthesis ofN-[4-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)butyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.50-1.76 (4H, m), 3.00-3.15 (2H, m), 3.15-3.29(2H, m), 3.40-3.55 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.91-4.01 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.23 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47(1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.54-7.73 (3H, m), 7.77-7.89 (3H, m), 8.02 (1H, dd,J=8.0, 5.6 Hz), 8.52 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.90(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 98 Synthesis ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)phenylmethanesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.21-1.41 (2H, m), 1.41-1.59 (2H, m), 1.59-1.79(2H, m), 2.91-3.18 (4H, m), 3.30-3.48 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.90-4.08(2H, m), 4.44 (2H, s), 6.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.23 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.32-7.43 (5H, m), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz),7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.01 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.5 Hz), 8.47 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.87 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 99 Synthesis of2,4,6-trimethyl-N-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.21-1.41 (2H, m), 1.41-1.75 (4H, m), 2.22 (3H,s), 2.37 (6H, s), 2.93-3.08 (2H, m), 3.26-3.38 (2H, m), 3.45-3.59 (2H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.89-4.02 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.87 (2H,s), 7.23 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d,J=9.1 Hz), 7.79-7.88 (2H, m), 8.32 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.71-8.79 (2H, m).

EXAMPLE 100 Synthesis ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)biphenyl-4-sulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.25-1.45 (2H, m), 1.45-1.63 (2H, m), 1.62-1.81(2H, m), 3.00-3.18 (2H, m), 3.18-3.30 (2H, m), 3.41-3.57 (2H, m), 3.58(3H, s), 3.90-4.10 (2H, m), 6.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=9.1,2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.41-7.51 (4H, m), 7.69-7.72 (2H, m),7.81 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.85-7.90 (4H, m), 8.00-8.05 (1H, m), 8.53 (1H,d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.92 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 101 Synthesis of6-{3-[N,N-bis(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.05-2.36 (2H, m), 2.84-3.19 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.94-4.12 (2H, m), 4.40-4.71 (4H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.16(1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.6 Hz), 7.24 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.00 (2H, dd, J=7.7, 5.4 Hz), 8.77 (2H, d, J=7.7Hz), 8.90 (2H, dd, J=5.4 Hz), 9.14 (2H, s).

EXAMPLE 102 Synthesis ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.21-1.44 (2H, m), 1.51-1.75 (4H, m), 2.98-3.19(2H, m), 3.19-3.40 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.59-3.78 (2H, m), 3.89-4.08(2H, m), 6.58 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.14-7.28 (4H, m), 7.33-7.47 (4H, m),7.79 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.87-7.99 (1H, m), 8.25-8.45 (1H, m), 8.74 (1H,d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.69-8.85 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 103 Synthesis of2-methyl-N-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.21-1.49 (2H, m), 1.49-1.80 (4H, m), 2.13 (3H,s), 2.89-3.77 (6H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 3.86-4.10 (2H, m), 6.55 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.10-7.28 (5H, m), 7.35-7.43 (1H, m),7.59-7.73 (1H, m), 7.74 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.89-8.23 (1H, m), 8.46-8.69(1H, m), 8.59 (1H, d, J=5.9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 104 Synthesis ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-nicotinamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.28-1.48 (2H, m), 1.52-1.79 (4H, m), 2.78-3.00(2H, m), 3.22-3.51 (2H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 3.51-3.67 (2H, m), 3.91-4.06(2H, m), 6.55 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.15-7.28 (3H, m), 7.33-7.42 (2H, m),7.47-7.55 (1H, m), 7.55-7.63 (1H, m), 7.74 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.32-8.44(3H, m), 8.57 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 105 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(thiophen-2-ylmethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.38-1.56 (2H, m), 1.68-2.00 (4H, m), 3.00-3.19(2H, m), 3.27-3.49 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.92-4.10 (2H, m), 4.67 (2H,s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=5.1, 3.5 Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd,J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz),7.49-7.54 (1H, m), 7.72 (1H, dd, J=5.1, 1.1 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),8.02 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz), 8.50 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.6Hz), 8.93 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 106 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(thiophen-3-ylmethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.35-1.55 (2H, m), 1.69-2.00 (4H, m), 2.95-3.14(2H, m), 3.29-3.51 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.97-4.10 (2H, m), 4.43 (2H,s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.25 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz), 7.31 (1H, d,J=2.7 Hz), 7.44-7.52 (2H, m), 7.63-7.69 (1H, m), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.95 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.05 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.6 Hz), 8.54 (1H, d, J=8.1Hz), 8.85 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.96 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 107 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(pyridin-3-yl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 96 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.40-1.55 (4H, m), 1.66-1.87 (2H, m), 2.98-3.15(2H, m), 3.32-4.10 (6H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.22(1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.9 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz),7.77 (1H, dd, J=9.0, 5.0 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.88-8.09 (3H, m),8.35 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 8.61 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz),9.01 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 108 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.95-2.10 (2H, m), 3.50 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.58(3H, s), 3.75-4.18 (2H, m), 4.77 (2H, s), 6.57 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.08(1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.35-7.45 (6H, m),7.70-7.79 (1H, m), 7.75 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.18 (1H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 8.67(1H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.71 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 109 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.82-2.00 (2H, m), 3.02-3.15 (2H, m), 3.29-3.39(2H, m), 3.45-3.54 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.97 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.62(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.19-7.27 (2H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.53-7.71(3H, m), 7.77-7.83 (2H, m), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.02 (1H, dd, J=8.0,5.5 Hz), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.91 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 110 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.45 (2H, m), 3.18-3.35 (2H, m), 3.35-3.53(4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.01-4.20 (2H, m), 4.50-4.78 (2H, m), 6.63 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.23 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.48(1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.82-7.93 (1H, m), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.01 (1H,dd, J=8.2, 5.8 Hz), 8.52 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.67 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz),8.80-8.90 (2H, m), 8.95 (1H, s), 9.14 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 111 Synthesis ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)ethanesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 1.30-1.49 (2H, m),1.49-1.65 (2H, m), 1.65-1.82 (2H, m), 2.80-2.93 (2H, m), 3.14-3.50 (6H,m), 3.59 (3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 6.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.23(1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.39-7.48 (1H, m), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.78-7.85 (1H, m), 8.48 (1H,d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.54 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 112 Synthesis ofN-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)cyclohexylmethanesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 0.90-1.89 (17H, m), 2.75-2.95 (4H, m), 3.08-3.49(4H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 6.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.24 (1H, dd, J=9.0, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.42 (1H, dd,J=7.9, 4.9 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.77-7.82 (1H, m), 7.83 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 8.48 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 1.6 Hz), 8.53 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 113 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.70-1.91 (2H, m), 3.36 (2H, t, J=7.7 Hz), 3.60(3H, s), 3.89 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.60 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.11-7.19 (2H, m), 7.44 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.60-7.77 (3H, m), 7.83 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.92 (2H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 8.03 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz), 8.55(1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.89 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 114 Synthesis ofN-[2-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)ethyl]-2-nitro-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 2 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 3.10-3.25 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.70-3.90 (4H,m), 4.11-4.28 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.9Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.74-7.91 (3H, m),7.93-8.09 (3H, m), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.79 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.93(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 115 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)phenylmethanesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.88-2.04 (2H, m), 3.00-3.14 (2H, m), 3.23-3.39(2H, m), 3.39-3.51 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.89-4.09 (2H, m), 4.47 (2H,s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.21-7.30 (2H, m), 7.33-7.44 (5H, m), 7.48(1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.02 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.5 Hz),8.47 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.87 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 116 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)phenylmethanesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.71-1.89 (2H, m), 3.24-3.41 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H,s), 3.88 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.55 (2H, s), 4.67 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.09-7.21 (2H, m), 7.34-7.51 (6H, m), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.94-8.06 (1H, m), 8.50 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.81 (1H, d, J=5.1 Hz), 8.85(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 117 Synthesis ofN-[2-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)ethyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)phenylmethanesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 3.01-3.19 (2H, m), 3.40-3.61 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.00-4.15 (2H, m), 4.54 (2H, s), 6.63 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.26 (1H,dd, J=9.0, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.32-7.44 (5H, m), 7.48 (1H,d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.02 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.6 Hz), 8.49(1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.80 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.87 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 118 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.48 (3H, s), 3.35-3.84 (6H, m), 3.61 (3H, s),4.59 (4H, s), 6.64 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.23-7.41 (5H, m), 7.50 (1H, d,J=9.2 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.03 (1H, dd,J=8.0, 5.5 Hz), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.85 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.96(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 119 Synthesis of2-methyl-N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.80-2.06 (2H, m), 2.17 (3H, s), 3.26-3.49 (2H,m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.78-4.00 (2H, m), 4.80-5.01 (2H, m), 6.58 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.91-7.51 (7H, m), 7.77 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.89-8.11 (1H, m),8.44-8.65 (1H, m), 8.73-8.90 (1H, m), 8.90-9.03 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 120 Synthesis of6-{2-[N,N-bis-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.85-3.15 (2H, m), 3.61 (3H, s), 3.89-4.41 (6H,m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.25-7.34 (2H, m), 7.46 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz),7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.89-8.01 (2H, m), 8.50-8.60 (2H, m), 8.80 (2H,d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.95 (2H, s).

EXAMPLE 121 Synthesis of6-{2-[N,N-bis-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.91-3.05 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.14 (4H, s),4.12-4.29 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.21-7.27 (2H, m), 7.41-7.48(1H, m), 7.80 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.09 (4H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 8.84 (4H, d,J=6.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 122 Synthesis of6-[3-[N,N-bis-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy]-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.96-2.19 (2H, m), 2.70-2.98 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.92-4.10 (2H, m), 4.10-4.43 (4H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.08(1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.23 (4H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 8.88 (4H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 123 Synthesis ofN-[2-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)ethyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 3.07-3.21 (2H, m), 3.49-3.69 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.05-4.23 (2H, m), 6.63 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.9Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.53-7.72 (3H, m),7.79-7.89 (3H, m), 8.01 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.6 Hz), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz),8.79 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.89 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 124 Synthesis of2-methyl-N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.82-2.00 (2H, m), 2.12 (3H, s), 2.88-3.50 (6H,m), 3.59 (3H, s), 4.04-4.30 (2H, m), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.96-7.33(6H, m), 7.33-7.50 (1H, m), 7.69-7.97 (2H, m), 8.41-8.52 (1H, m),8.62-8.78 (1H, m), 8.85-8.93 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 125 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-2-nitro-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}benzenesulfonamide

Sodium iodide (2.93 g) was added to a acetonitrile solution (20 ml) ofmethanesulfonic acid2-[[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-(2-nitro-benzenesulfonyl)amino]-ethylester (4.37 g), and stirred at 60° C. for 1 hours. The reaction mixturewas cooled to room temperature. 4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidine (1.87g) and N-ethyl diisopropylamine (4.23 ml) were then added to thereaction mixture and stirred at 60° C. for 5 hours. The reaction mixturewas cooled to room temperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure.Water was added to the residue, and extraction with dichloromethane wasperformed. The organic layer was washed with water, and a saturatedsodium chloride aqueous solution, in this order. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(ethyl acetate:methanol=1:0→10:1). The purified product was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound (3.48 g) as a yellowsolid.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.55-1.74 (2H, m), 1.82-1.99 (2H, m), 2.04-2.29(4H, m), 2.50-2.61 (2H, m), 2.69-2.82 (2H, m), 3.35-3.52 (3H, m),3.52-3.68 (2H, m), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.01 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.54 (2H, s),6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8Hz), 7.24-7.32 (2H, m), 7.55-7.70 (5H, m), 8.04-8.13 (1H, m), 8.53 (1H,dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz), 8.57 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 126 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(3-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.33-1.51 (2H, m), 1.69-1.99 (4H, m), 2.32 (3H,s), 2.96-3.15 (2H, m), 3.29-3.50 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.95-4.10 (2H,m), 4.26-4.50 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.21-7.38 (4H, m),7.43-7.55 (3H, m), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.01 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz),8.48 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.93 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 127 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{5-[N-(4-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.35-1.54 (2H, m), 1.66-2.00 (4H, m), 2.32 (3H,s), 2.94-3.11 (2H, m), 3.28-3.51 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.03 (2H, t,J=6.3 Hz), 4.24-4.50 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.19-7.34 (4H, m),7.46 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.59 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),8.04 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.5 Hz), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.85 (1H, d, J=5.5Hz), 8.95 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 128 Synthesis of6-{5-[N-(2-methoxybenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.33-1.51 (2H, m), 1.68-1.97 (4H, m), 2.96-3.20(2H, m), 3.28-3.49 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.85 (3H, s), 3.95-4.09 (2H,m), 4.25-4.50 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.98-7.06 (1H, m),7.09-7.16 (1H, m), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),7.42-7.50 (2H, m), 7.61-7.69 (1H, m), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.97-8.06(1H, m), 8.42 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.93 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 129 Synthesis of6-{5-[N-(2-chlorobenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]pentyloxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.36-1.55 (2H, m), 1.69-2.00 (4H, m), 3.05-3.22(2H, m), 3.34-3.64 (4H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 4.03 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz),4.46-4.72 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz),7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.40-7.55 (3H, m), 7.55-7.64 (1H, m), 7.84 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.96-8.09 (2H, m), 8.49 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d,J=5.6 Hz), 8.93 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 130 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(quinolin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.84-2.00 (2H, m), 2.79 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz),2.84-2.96 (4H, m), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.85 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.10 (2H, s),6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.77 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.98 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8Hz), 7.09-7.16 (1H, m), 7.24 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.33 (1H, d, J=4.4 Hz),7.35-7.45 (2H, m), 7.57 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.57-7.66 (1H, m), 8.00-8.11(2H, m), 8.41-8.47 (2H, m), 8.74 (1H, d, J=4.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 131 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(quinolin-4-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.72-2.86 (2H, m), 2.86-3.01 (2H, m), 3.01-3.15(2H, m), 3.69 (3H, s), 4.00-4.14 (2H, m), 4.22 (2H, s), 6.70 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.89 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.03-7.13 (2H, m), 7.26 (1H, d, J=9.2Hz), 7.33-7.48 (3H, m), 7.55 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.64-7.72 (1H, m),8.05-8.15 (2H, m), 8.38 (1H, dd, J=4.7, 1.8 Hz), 8.43 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz),8.79 (1H, d, J=4.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 132 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(quinolin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.93-2.25 (2H, m), 2.63-3.08 (2H, m), 3.62 (3H,s), 3.85-4.79 (6H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.99 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.5Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=2.5 Hz), 7.40 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.79 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.85-8.08 (3H, m), 8.19-8.36 (1H, m), 8.33 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz),8.41-8.52 (1H, m), 8.58-8.71 (1H, m), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.95-9.07(1H, m), 9.16 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 133 Synthesis ofN-[2-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)ethyl]-2-nitro-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 2 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.52-1.79 (2H, m), 1.79-1.98 (2H, m), 2.11-2.29(2H, m), 2.59 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.67-2.81 (2H, m), 3.35-3.49 (1H, m),3.57 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.81 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 4.21 (2H,t, J=5.5 Hz), 4.53 (2H, s), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.8Hz), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.25-7.32 (2H, m), 7.58 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.62-7.72 (4H, m), 8.10-8.16 (1H, m), 8.53 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz),8.57 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 134 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}amino]propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.70-2.40 (6H, m), 2.45 (3H, s), 2.78-3.95 (11H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.01-4.19 (2H, m), 4.38-4.60 (2H, m), 4.71 (2H, s),6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.3, 2.8 Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=2.8Hz), 7.21-7.39 (3H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.3 Hz), 7.61-7.78 (1H, m), 7.84(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.85-7.99 (1H, m), 8.30-8.48 (1H, m), 8.80 (1H, d,J=4.7 Hz), 8.76-8.94 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 135 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-[N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.79-2.47 (6H, m), 3.01-3.98 (11H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.98-4.21 (2H, m), 4.73 (2H, s), 4.78 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.9 Hz), 7.32 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.48 (1H, d,J=9.2 Hz), 7.87 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.04-8.14 (2H, m), 8.55-8.70 (1H, m),8.87-9.04 (4H, m), 9.30 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 136 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-[N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.79-2.35 (6H, m), 2.90-3.95 (11H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.95-4.15 (2H, m), 4.40-4.69 (2H, m), 4.76 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.5 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=2.5 Hz), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.96-8.12 (1H, m), 8.33 (2H,s), 8.60 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 8.83-9.01 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 137 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[2-(N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}amino)ethoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.75-2.29 (4H, m), 2.46 (3H, s), 2.92-3.95 (11H,m), 3.61 (3H, s), 4.38-4.69 (4H, m), 4.75 (2H, s), 6.63 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.23-7.42 (5H, m), 7.50 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.73-7.85 (1H, m), 7.84(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.06 (1H, dd, J=7.5, 5.6 Hz), 8.56 (1H, d, J=7.5 Hz),8.87 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.94 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 138 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[2-(N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino)ethoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.59-1.74 (2H, m), 1.83-1.99 (2H, m), 2.09-2.25(2H, m), 2.46-2.60 (2H, m), 2.70-2.85 (4H, m), 2.94-3.06 (2H, m),3.39-3.50 (1H, m), 3.69 (3H, s), 3.78 (2H, s), 4.08 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz),4.54 (2H, s), 6.70 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.15 (1H,dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.20-7.31 (3H, m), 7.58 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.65-7.76(2H, m), 8.49 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz), 8.52 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz),8.57 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 8.60 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 139 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[2-(N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino)ethoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.55-1.74 (2H, m), 1.82-1.96 (2H, m), 2.08-2.22(2H, m), 2.45-2.57 (2H, m), 2.65-2.89 (4H, m), 2.98 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz),3.35-3.49 (1H, m), 3.69 (3H, s), 3.79 (2H, s), 4.09 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz),4.54 (2H, s), 6.70 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.14 (1H,dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.24-7.36 (4H, m), 7.58 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.68 (1H,dt, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz), 8.48-8.55 (3H, m), 8.57 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 140 Synthesis of6-[4-(N,N-bis-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino)butoxy]-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.60-1.80 (2H, m), 1.80-2.05 (2H, m), 2.80-3.18(2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.69-4.71 (6H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.20(1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz),7.79-7.91 (2H, m), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.58 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.82(2H, d, J=4.4 Hz), 9.03 (2H, s).

EXAMPLE 141 Synthesis of6-[4-(N,N-bis-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino)butoxy]-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.64-1.88 (4H, m), 2.58-2.82 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.88-4.05 (2H, m), 4.19 (4H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.16 (1H,dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.24 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.19 (4H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.90 (4H, d, J=5.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 142 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{4-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]butoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.62-1.80 (2H, m), 1.92-2.14 (2H, m), 2.33 (3H,s), 3.00-3.25 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.90-4.78 (6H, m), 6.62 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.13-7.35 (5H, m), 7.48 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.63-7.79 (1H, m),7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.79-7.92 (1H, m), 8.59-8.75 (1H, m), 8.83 (1H,s), 9.02-9.20 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 143 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{4-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]butoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.60-1.80 (2H, m), 1.89-2.15 (2H, m), 2.36 (3H,s), 3.00-3.30 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.82-4.82 (6H, m), 6.62 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.06-7.31 (5H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.61-7.79 (1H, m),7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.11-8.40 (2H, m), 8.86 (2H, d, J=3.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 144 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-2-nitro-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 125 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.55-1.78 (2H, m), 1.78-1.95 (2H, m), 1.95-2.25(4H, m), 2.55 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.65-2.81 (2H, m), 3.32-3.51 (3H, m),3.58 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.01 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 4.53 (2H,s), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=9.2,2.8 Hz), 7.23-7.30 (3H, m), 7.54-7.64 (4H, m), 8.50-8.61 (1H, m), 8.56(2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 145 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}benzenesulfonamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.51-1.74 (2H, m), 1.74-1.97 (2H, m), 2.05-2.29(4H, m), 2.52 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.64-2.78 (2H, m), 3.28 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz), 3.36-3.50 (3H, m), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.06 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.53 (2H,s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.2,2.8 Hz), 7.24-7.31 (2H, m), 7.45-7.62 (4H, m), 7.62-7.70 (1H, m),7.81-7.88 (2H, m), 8.52 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz), 8.57 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 146 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenylmethanesulfonamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.55-1.74 (2H, m), 1.85-2.08 (2H, m), 2.08-2.29(4H, m), 2.46 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.69-2.83 (2H, m), 3.19 (2H, t, J=7.3Hz), 3.27 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.38-3.52 (1H, m), 3.69 (3H, s), 3.97 (2H,t, J=6.1 Hz), 4.39 (2H, s), 4.54 (2H, s), 6.70 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.97(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.24-7.31 (2H, m),7.34-7.46 (5H, m), 7.58 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.67 (1H, dt, J=7.8, 1.8 Hz),8.52 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz), 8.57 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 147 Synthesis of2-methyl-N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}benzamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.31-2.81 (10H, m), 2.21 (3H, s), 3.04-4.16 (9H,m), 3.58 (3H, s), 4.40-4.60 (2H, m), 6.57 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.95-7.50(8H, m), 7.61-7.88 (2H, m), 8.47 (1H, d, J=3.5 Hz), 8.51 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 148 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-2-nitro-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 2 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.00-2.14 (2H, m), 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.80-3.00(4H, m), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.50-3.65 (4H, m), 3.94 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz),6.66-6.75 (2H, m), 6.87 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 4.8 Hz),7.50-7.68 (4H, m), 7.97-8.02 (1H, m), 8.41 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 8.46 (1H,dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 149 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}amino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.81-2.39 (6H, m), 2.46 (3H, s), 3.01-3.51 (7H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.63-3.91 (4H, m), 4.01-4.18 (2H, m), 4.30-4.52 (2H,m), 4.84 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.21-7.38 (4H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.73 (1H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 7.84(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.92 (2H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 8.84 (2H, d, J=5.7 Hz).

EXAMPLE 150 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(N-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.95-2.33 (6H, m), 3.00-3.90 (13H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.00-4.12 (2H, m), 4.87 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.21 (1H,dd, J=9.1, 2.9 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz),7.79-7.89 (1H, m), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.96-8.05 (2H, m), 8.56 (1H,d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=4.0 Hz), 8.89 (2H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 9.05 (1H,s).

EXAMPLE 151 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(N-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onetetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.82-2.30 (6H, m), 2.78-3.90 (13H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.00-4.18 (2H, m), 4.87 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.17 (1H,dd, J=9.2, 2.9 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.85(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.02 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz), 8.15 (2H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.86(2H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.89 (2H, d, J=6.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 152 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.14-2.41 (2H, m), 2.41-2.57 (2H, m), 2.70-2.85(2H, m), 2.47 (3H, s), 3.21 (3H, s), 3.20-3.39 (2H, m), 3.39-3.62 (4H,m), 3.92-4.08 (2H, m), 4.48 (2H, s), 6.75-6.82 (2H, m), 6.99 (1H, d,J=9.4 Hz), 7.09-7.40 (3H, m), 7.76 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 8.00 (1H, dd,J=8.0, 5.3 Hz), 8.50 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.95(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 153 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.19-2.40 (2H, m), 2.40-2.61 (2H, m), 2.83 (2H,t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.22 (3H, s), 3.19-3.38 (2H, m), 3.38-3.60 (4H, m),3.98-4.10 (2H, m), 4.67 (2H, s), 6.76-6.86 (2H, m), 7.00 (1H, d, J=8.8Hz), 7.92 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 4.9 Hz), 8.02 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.4 Hz), 8.54(1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.74 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.88(1H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 8.96 (1H, s), 9.18 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 154 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.76-1.95 (2H, m), 2.41-2.58 (2H, m), 2.83 (2H,t, J=7.8 Hz), 3.07 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.22 (3H, s), 3.32 (2H, t, J=7.5Hz), 3.49 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.87 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.73-6.82 (2H, m),6.99 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.52-7.87 (5H, m), 7.97 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.5 Hz),8.46 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.79 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.86 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 155 Synthesis of3-{[N-[5-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)pentyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzoicacid methyl ester dihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.30-1.52 (2H, m), 1.66-2.00 (4H, m), 2.98-3.19(2H, m), 3.30-3.50 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.87 (3H, s), 3.95-4.11 (2H,m), 4.43-4.66 (2H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.24 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.61 (1H, dd,J=7.8, 7.7 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.95-8.05 (2H, m), 8.08 (1H, d,J=7.8 Hz), 8.27 (1H, s), 8.48 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.2 Hz),8.94 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 156 Synthesis of3-{[N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzoicacid methyl ester dihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.45 (2H, m), 3.28 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz),3.37-3.58 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.87 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz),4.48-4.72 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.25 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.62 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 7.7Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.02 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.05 (1H, dd,J=8.1, 5.5 Hz), 8.13 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 8.29 (1H, s), 8.57 (1H, d, J=8.1Hz), 8.86 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.99 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 157 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.21-2.49 (2H, m), 3.20-3.55 (6H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.15 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.64 (2H, s), 6.63 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.26(1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.9 Hz), 7.32 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.48 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.00 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.3 Hz), 8.01 (1H, s), 8.56(1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.99 (1H, s), 9.19 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 158 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(3-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.40 (2H, m), 2.32 (3H, s), 3.12-3.30 (2H,m), 3.30-3.50 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.29-4.57(2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.9 Hz), 7.23-7.30(2H, m), 7.34 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 7.6 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.49-7.56(2H, m), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.5 Hz), 8.47 (1H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.92 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 159 Synthesis ofN-(3-imidazol-1-ylpropyl)-N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-2-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 2 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.98-2.20 (4H, m), 3.35 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.52(2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.91-4.08 (4H, m), 6.73 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 6.88-6.93 (2H, m), 7.05-7.09 (1H, m), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz),7.24-7.31 (1H, m), 7.47 (1H, s), 7.55-7.65 (4H, m), 7.93-7.99 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 160 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-4-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.14-2.40 (2H, m), 2.48 (3H, s), 3.14-3.40 (2H,m), 3.40-4.30 (6H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.30-4.60 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.06-7.39 (5H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.74 (1H, d, J=8.0Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.98 (2H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.87 (2H, d, J=5.6Hz).

EXAMPLE 161 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-4-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.21-2.42 (2H, m), 3.19-3.39 (2H, m), 3.39-3.60(4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.01-4.19 (2H, m), 4.50-4.79 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.28 (1H, s), 7.48 (1H, d, J=9.0Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.85-7.95 (1H, m), 8.05 (2H, d, J=5.5 Hz),8.69 (1H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 8.82-8.93 (3H, m), 9.15 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 162 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-4-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.16-2.40 (2H, m), 3.13-3.40 (2H, m), 3.40-3.61(4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.00-4.18 (2H, m), 4.58-4.88 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.05 (2H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 8.34(2H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.89 (2H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 8.95 (2H, d, J=5.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 163 Synthesis ofN-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-[3-(quinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]aminetrihydrochloride

Sodium iodide (113 mg) was added to a DMF solution (5 ml) ofN-(3-chloropropyl)-N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amine (151mg), and stirred at 60° C. for 1 hours. The reaction mixture was cooledto room temperature. Potassium carbonate (104 mg) and 6-hydroxyquinoline(87 mg) were then added to the reaction mixture and stirred at 60° C.for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was added to ice water, and theextraction with ethyl acetate was performed. The organic layer waswashed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane:ethylacetate=1:1→0:1). The purified product was condensed under reducedpressure. A 4N-hydrogen chloride in ethyl acetate solution(0.014 ml) wasadded to a ethyl acetate solution (1 ml) of the residue, and the liquidwas stirred at room temperature. The precipitated insoluble product wasseparated, washed with ether, and dried to give the title compound(7.6mg) as a brown powder.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.28-2.60 (2H, m), 2.49 (3H, s), 3.20-4.11 (6H,m), 4.27 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 4.36-4.61 (2H, m), 7.22-7.38 (3H, m), 7.63(1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.5 Hz), 7.68 (1H, d, J=2.5 Hz), 7.74 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz),7.87-7.96 (2H, m), 8.26 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 8.39 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.78(1H, d, J=4.3 Hz), 8.84 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 8.88 (1H, s), 9.05 (1H, d,J=5.0 Hz).

EXAMPLE 164 Synthesis ofN-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-[3-(pyridin-3-yloxy)propyl]aminetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 163 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.24-2.45 (2H, m), 2.49 (3H, s), 3.18-3.41 (2H,m), 3.41-3.68 (4H, m), 4.32 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 4.37-4.62 (2H, m),7.20-7.38 (3H, m), 7.78 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.94 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 5.4 Hz),8.04 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 5.7 Hz), 8.07 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.3 Hz), 8.52 (1H, d,J=5.4 Hz), 8.55 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.62 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 8.85 (1H, d,J=5.5 Hz), 8.97 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 165 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(3-methylpyridin-4-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.46 (2H, m), 2.58 (3H, s), 3.20-3.62 (6H,m), 3.61 (3H, s), 4.05-4.20 (2H, m), 4.76 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d,J=9.2 Hz), 7.86 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.05 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz), 8.60(1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.51-8.67 (1H, m), 8.86 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.82-8.92(2H, m), 9.00 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 166 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(3-methylpyridin-4-ylmethyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.04-2.36 (2H, m), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.83 (2H, t,J=7.9 Hz), 3.10-3.60 (6H, m), 3.22 (3H, s), 3.64-4.85 (6H, m), 6.72-6.81(2H, m), 6.99 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 8.00 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.5 Hz), 8.51 (1H,d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.69-8.84 (3H, m), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.92 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 167 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(3-imidazol-1-ylpropyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.17-2.60 (4H, m), 2.98-3.35 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.09 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 4.32 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 4.59 (2H, s), 6.63(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.71 (1H, s), 7.78-7.89 (2H, m), 8.15 (2H, d,J=5.9 Hz), 8.86 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 9.23 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 169 Synthesis ofN-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-N-[3-(pyridin-3-yloxy)propyl]aminetetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 163 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.19-2.40 (2H, m), 3.06-4.10 (6H, m), 4.28 (2H,t, J=5.8 Hz), 4.74 (2H, s), 7.89 (1H, dd, J=8.7, 5.2 Hz), 7.96-8.06 (2H,m), 8.17 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.46-8.52 (2H, m), 8.60 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz),8.82 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.88 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.91 (1H, s).

EXAMPLE 170 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(3-hydroxybenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.41 (2H, m), 3.18-3.50 (6H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.24-4.51 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.88 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 1.1 Hz), 7.07-7.15 (2H, m), 7.19-7.25 (2H, m), 7.28(1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.80-7.89 (2H, m), 8.30 (1H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.74 (1H, dd, J=5.4, 1.4 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=1.4 Hz).

Example 171 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(3-hydroxymethylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

Sodium borohydride (16.5 mg) was added to a THF solution (4 ml) of3-{[N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]methyl}benzoicacid methyl ester (192 mg). Methanol (1 ml) was added to the mixture andstirred for 1.5 hour while heated under reflux. The reaction liquid wascooled to room temperature. Water was added to the reaction mixture,followed by extraction with dichloromethane. The organic layer was driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The filtrate was condensed under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:1→4:1). The purified productwas condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogen chloride in ethylacetate solution(0.082 ml) was added to a ethyl acetate solution (1 ml)of the residue, and the liquid was stirred at room temperature. Theprecipitated insoluble matter was separated, washed with ether, anddried to give the title compound(53.4 mg) as a white powder.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.41 (2H, m), 3.14-3.47 (6H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.30-4.60 (2H, m), 4.53 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.9 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz),7.38-7.45 (2H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.56-7.66 (2H, m), 7.71 (1H,dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.13 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.67(1H, dd, J=5.2, 1.5 Hz), 8.73 (1H, d, J=1.5 Hz).

Example 172 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-2-nitro-N-(2-piperidin-1-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 125 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.33-1.50 (2H, m), 1.50-1.61 (4H, m), 2.08-2.19(2H, m), 2.30-2.46 (4H, m), 2.52 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.50 (2H, t, J=6.9Hz), 3.59 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 6.71(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.28 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.55-7.66 (4H, m), 8.06-8.14 (1H, m).

Example 173 Synthesis ofN-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-2-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 125 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 0.99 (6H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.00-2.19 (2H, m), 2.53(4H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 2.65 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.44 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.60(2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.69 (3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.94 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.27(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.54-7.66 (4H, m), 8.02-8.09 (1H, m).

Example 174 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-[2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]-2-nitrobenzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 125 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.01-2.19 (2H, m), 2.47 (3H, s), 2.28-2.56 (8H,m), 2.55 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.48 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.58 (2H, t, J=7.1Hz), 3.69 (3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 6.69 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.93(1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.54-7.66 (4H, m), 8.04-8.12 (1H, m).

Example 175 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-piperidin-1-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.67-2.26 (8H, m), 2.71-3.60 (10H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.98-4.14 (2H, m), 4.19-5.00 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.17(1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.13 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.86 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz).

Example 176 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.19 (6H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 1.90-2.10 (2H, m),2.58-2.82 (2H, m), 2.90-3.30 (4H, m), 3.10 (4H, q, J=7.2 Hz), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.79-4.14 (4H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.9Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.67 (2H, d, J=5.8Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.62 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz).

Example 177 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-(3-{N-[2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}propoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-onetetrahydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.01-2.21 (2H, m), 2.79 (3H, s), 2.87-3.02 (2H,m), 3.11-3.42 (8H, m), 3.42-3.70 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.00-4.14 (2H,m), 4.31 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.3, 2.8 Hz),7.27 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.3 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),8.14 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 8.83 (2H, d, J=6.3 Hz).

Example 178 Synthesis of1-methyl-5-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.10-2.40 (2H, m), 2.40-2.68 (4H, m), 2.95-4.82(10H, m), 3.23 (3H, s), 6.66-6.77 (2H, m), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 8.2 Hz),7.91 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.5 Hz), 7.97-8.08 (2H, m), 8.38 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz),8.73-8.82 (3H, m), 8.85 (1H, s).

Example 179 Synthesis of1-methyl-7-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 4 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.08-2.36 (2H, m), 2.78 (2H, t, J=7.9 Hz),2.97-4.81 (12H, m), 3.22 (3H, s), 6.50-6.58 (2H, m), 7.11 (1H, d, J=8.9Hz), 7.88 (1H, dd, J=7.9, 5.4 Hz), 7.92-8.04 (2H, m), 8.35 (1H, d, J=7.9Hz), 8.72-8.86 (4H, m).

Example 180 Synthesis ofN-(4-{3-[N′-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}phenyl)acetamidetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 31 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.01 (3H, s), 2.13-2.40 (2H, m), 3.08-3.52 (6H,m), 3.90-4.10 (2H, m), 4.70 (2H, s), 6.83 (2H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.49 (2H,d, J=9.0 Hz), 8.01 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 2.6 Hz), 8.24-8.34 (2H, m), 8.52 (1H,d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.83 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 8.89-8.98 (3H, m).

Example 181 Synthesis ofN-[4-(1,7-naphthyridin-2-yloxy)butyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)aminedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.70-2.06 (4H, m), 2.99-3.20 (2H, m), 3.20-3.43(4H, m), 4.33-4.71 (4H, m), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.64-7.72 (1H, m),7.89 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 7.94 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.10 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz),8.36 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 8.51 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.63 (1H, d, J=5.1 Hz),8.68 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.70 (1H, s), 9.16 (1H, s).

Example 182 Synthesis of7-{4-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]butoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-1,8-naphthyridin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.59-1.80 (2H, m), 1.80-2.04 (2H, m), 2.39-2.58(2H, m), 2.78 (2H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 2.95-3.20 (2H, m), 3.20-3.45 (4H, m),4.16 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 4.51 (2H, s), 6.33 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.50 (1H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.80 (1H, dd, J=7.9, 5.0 Hz), 7.96 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.24(1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.71 (1H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 8.75 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.78(1H, s), 10.24 (1H, s).

Example 183 Synthesis ofN-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.21-2.42 (2H, m), 3.14-3.45 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.58-4.20 (4H, m), 4.58-4.75 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.18(1H, d, J=9.4 Hz), 7.24 (1H, s), 7.41-7.59 (4H, m), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.85-7.94 (2H, m), 8.04 (2H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.80 (2H, d, J=5.5 Hz),8.93 (1H, s).

Example 184 Synthesis ofN-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)isobutyramidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 0.98 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.94-2.20 (2H, m),2.29-2.41 (1H, m), 2.59-3.09 (4H, m), 3.09-3.54 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s),3.92-4.19 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.25 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.56 (2H, d, J=4.2 Hz),7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.92 (1H, s), 8.57 (2H, d, J=4.2 Hz).

Example 185 Synthesis ofN-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)nicotinamidetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.16-2.43 (2H, m), 3.20-3.51 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.69-3.94 (2H, m), 3.94-4.21 (2H, m), 4.76 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.0, 2.7 Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.77-7.89 (2H, m), 8.31 (2H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.65 (1H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.83-8.98 (3H, m), 9.25 (1H, s), 9.56 (1H, s).

Example 186 Synthesis of{N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)carbamoyloxy}aceticacid ethyl ester

Potassium carbonate (1.66 g) was added to a DMF solution (50 ml) of1-methyl-6-{3-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one (1.5g). The mixture was cooled to 0° C., and ethyl bromoacetate (1.16 ml)was added to the mixture and stirred at room temperature overnight. Thereaction mixture was added to ice water, and extraction with ethylacetate was performed. The organic layer was washed with a saturatedsodium chloride aqueous solution, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate,and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=20:1→10:1).The purified product was condensed under reduced pressure. The residuewas recrystallized from ether, and dried to give the title compound(0.55g) as a white powder.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.29 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.00-2.19 (2H, m), 3.53(2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.95-4.11 (2H, m), 4.23 (2H, q, J=7.2Hz), 4.46-4.59 (2H, m), 4.63 (2H, s), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.99 (1H,s), 7.10-7.35 (4H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.58 (2H, s).

Example 187 Synthesis of{N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}aceticacid ethyl ester

Potassium carbonate (1.66 g) and ethyl bromoacetate (1.16 ml) were addedto a DMF solution (50 ml) of1-methyl-6-{3-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one (1.5g), and stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture wasadded to ice water, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed. Theorganic layer was washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueoussolution, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=100:0→85:15). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(1.28 g) as a orange oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.27 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.89-2.04 (2H, m), 2.86(2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.38 (2H, s), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.84 (2H, s), 4.07 (2H,t, J=6.2 Hz), 4.17 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.96 (1H,d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.25-7.35 (3H, m), 7.59 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.48 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 188 Synthesis of2-methyl-N-(2-{N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.19-2.40 (2H, m), 2.33 (3H, s), 3.07-3.45 (4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.63-3.84 (2H, m), 4.12 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.58 (2H,s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.16-7.29 (4H, m), 7.29-7.41 (2H, m), 7.46(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.99 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 8.57(1H, s), 8.78 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 189 Synthesis ofN-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.81-1.98 (2H, m), 2.51-2.66 (4H, m), 2.98-3.10(2H, m), 3.50 (2H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 4.01 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 5.03 (1H,t, J=5.4 Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.00 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.10-7.18(3H, m), 7.30 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.42-7.47 (2H, m), 7.48-7.55 (1H, m),7.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.74-7.94 (2H, m), 8.47 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz).

Example 190 Synthesis ofN-ethyl-2-{N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}acetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.00 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.09-2.40 (2H, m),3.00-3.17 (2H, m), 3.17-3.35 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.73 (2H, s), 4.10(2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.53 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd,J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.07 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 8.53 (1H, s), 8.85 (2H, d,J=6.2 Hz).

Example 191 Synthesis ofN,N-diethyl-2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}acetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 0.97 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),2.17-2.35 (2H, m), 3.12-3.30 (4H, m), 3.30-3.45 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s),4.11 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 4.29 (2H, s), 4.61 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.48 (1H, d,J=9.2 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.06 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 8.87 (2H, d,J=5.9 Hz).

Example 192 Synthesis of2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}-N-phenylacetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.07-2.32 (2H, m), 3.12-3.40 (2H, m), 3.61 (3H,s), 3.90-4.08 (2H, m), 4.08-4.21 (2H, m), 4.60 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.09 (1H, t, J=7.4 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.26(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.28-7.37 (2H, m), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.59 (2H,d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.16 (2H, d, J=6.2 Hz), 8.88 (2H,d, J=6.2 Hz).

Example 193 Synthesis ofN-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)phenylmethanesulfonamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.02-2.38 (2H, m), 2.79-3.56 (6H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.96-4.16 (2H, m), 4.40-4.72 (2H, m), 4.41 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz),7.31-7.41 (5H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.01(2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.81 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz).

Example 194 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-N-(3-pyridin-3-ylpropyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.10-2.40 (4H, m), 2.75-2.92 (2H, m), 3.00-3.16(2H, m), 3.16-3.31 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.10 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 4.50(2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H,d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.83-8.09(3H, m), 8.34 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.64-9.02 (4H, m).

Example 195 Synthesis of2-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-2,3-dihydroisoindol-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.19-2.40 (2H, m), 3.07 (3H, s), 3.13-3.33 (2H,m), 3.33-3.53 (4H, m), 4.12 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 4.39 (2H, s), 4.66 (2H,s), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 2.3 Hz), 7.14 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.48 (1H, d,J=8.2 Hz), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.2 Hz), 8.22 (2H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 8.50(1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.89 (2H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 8.92(1H, s).

Example 196 Synthesis of7-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.80-2.04 (2H, m), 2.63-2.86 (6H, m), 3.66 (2H,s), 4.08 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.54 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=6.5Hz), 7.15 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 7.15-7.24 (2H, m), 7.39-7.46 (1H, m), 7.49(1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.77 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 8.39-8.45 (3H, m), 8.47 (1H,dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz), 10.96 (1H, s).

Example 197 Synthesis of2-methyl-7-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.13-2.40 (2H, m), 3.00-3.40 (6H, m), 3.51 (3H,s), 4.13 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 4.48 (2H, s), 6.58 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.25(1H, dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz), 7.35 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.56-7.65 (2H, m), 7.75(1H, dd, J=7.9, 5.3 Hz), 7.90 (2H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.20 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz),8.68 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.70-8.78 (3H, m).

Example 198 Synthesis of3-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3H-quinazolin-4-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.43 (2H, m), 3.05-3.60 (6H, m), 3.52 (3H,s), 4.10-4.30 (2H, m), 4.65 (2H, s), 7.40 (1H, dd, J=8.9, 2.8 Hz), 7.52(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.67 (1H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.3 Hz),8.21 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.43 (1H, s), 8.49 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.82 (1H,d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.89 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.92 (1H, s).

Example 199 Synthesis of2-methyl-7-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.16-2.39 (2H, m), 2.90 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.02(3H, s), 3.10-3.46 (6H, m), 3.52 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.97-4.12 (2H, m),4.59 (2H, s), 6.98 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 2.7 Hz), 7.21 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.35(1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.92 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.5 Hz), 8.07 (2H, d, J=6.1 Hz),8.40 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.77 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.81 (2H, d, J=6.1 Hz),8.86 (1H, s).

Example 200 Synthesis of7-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.18-2.41 (2H, m), 2.82 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz),3.12-3.60 (8H, m), 4.00-4.18 (2H, m), 4.72 (2H, s), 7.00 (1H, dd, J=8.4,2.7 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.34 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.96 (1H, s),8.02 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.7 Hz), 8.23-8.38 (2H, m), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz),8.83 (1H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 8.89-8.99 (3H, m).

Example 201 Synthesis of2-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzoicacid ethyl ester dihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.23 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.05-2.39 (2H, m),2.91-3.52 (6H, m), 3.97-4.21 (2H, m), 4.17 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 4.46 (2H,s), 6.99-7.07 (1H, m), 7.11 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.49-7.58 (1H, m), 7.65(1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.7 Hz), 7.71 (1H, dd, J=7.5, 5.6 Hz), 7.79-7.93 (2H,m), 8.14 (1H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 8.62-8.76 (4H, m).

Example 202 Synthesis of3-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzoicacid ethyl ester dihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.32 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.10-2.40 (2H, m),2.94-3.60 (6H, m), 4.00-4.18 (2H, m), 4.32 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 4.50 (2H,s), 7.11-7.24 (1H, m), 7.40 (1H, s), 7.37-7.49 (1H, m), 7.56 (1H, d,J=7.7 Hz), 7.81 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 5.4 Hz), 7.83-8.00 (2H, m), 8.25 (1H, d,J=7.8 Hz), 8.64-8.84 (4H, m).

Example 203 Synthesis of4-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzoicacid ethyl ester dihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.31 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 2.12-2.41 (2H, m),3.02-3.60 (6H, m), 4.00-4.20 (2H, m), 4.28 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 4.41-4.74(2H, m), 6.99 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.89 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 5.8 Hz), 7.91 (2H,d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.99 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.36 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 8.76 (1H,d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.79 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.84 (1H, s).

Example 204 Synthesis ofN-ethyl-2-{3-[N′-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzamidetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.05 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.20-2.42 (2H, m),3.08-3.60 (8H, m), 4.07-4.26 (2H, m), 4.52-4.82 (2H, m), 7.02 (1H, dd,J=7.6, 7.5 Hz), 7.09 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.39-7.48 (1H, m), 7.59 (1H, dd,J=7.6, 1.7 Hz), 7.99 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz), 8.07 (1H, s), 8.22 (2H, d,J=5.0 Hz), 8.49 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.88 (2H, d,J=5.0 Hz), 8.92 (1H, s).

Example 205 Synthesis ofN,N-diethyl-2-{3-[N′-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzamidetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 0.91 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.06 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz),2.01-2.41 (2H, m), 3.01 (4H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 2.97-3.59 (6H, m), 3.94-4.19(2H, m), 4.38-4.74 (2H, m), 6.99 (1H, dd, J=7.4, 7.3 Hz), 7.05 (1H, d,J=8.3 Hz), 7.12 (1H, dd, J=7.4, 1.7 Hz), 7.31-7.40 (1H, m), 7.91 (1H,dd, J=8.0, 5.5 Hz), 8.05 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 8.37 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.78(1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.81 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 8.84 (1H, s).

Example 206 Synthesis ofN-ethyl-3-{3-[N′-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzamidetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.12 (3H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 2.10-2.38 (2H, m),3.00-3.41 (8H, m), 3.99-4.20 (2H, m), 4.42 (2H, s), 7.01 (1H, dd, J=8.0,2.3 Hz), 7.31-7.49 (3H, m), 7.58 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 5.1 Hz), 7.79 (2H, d,J=5.8 Hz), 7.98 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 8.51 (1H, t, J=5.2 Hz), 8.59 (1H, dd,J=5.1, 1.6 Hz), 8.63 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz), 8.69 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz).

Example 207 Synthesis ofN,N-diethyl-3-{3-[N′-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzamidetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 0.90-1.25 (6H, m), 2.09-2.38 (2H, m), 2.92-3.59(10H, m), 3.98-4.16 (2H, m), 4.52 (2H, s), 6.82 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 6.89(1H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 6.94 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 1.7 Hz), 7.34 (1H, dd, J=8.2,7.5 Hz), 7.85 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz), 7.99 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.31 (1H,d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.74 (1H, dd, J=5.2, 1.5 Hz), 8.78 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.82(1H, d, J=1.5 Hz).

Example 208 Synthesis ofN,N-diethyl-4-{3-[N′-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzamidetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.09 (6H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 2.12-2.40 (2H, m),2.95-3.59 (10H, m), 3.95-4.15 (2H, m), 4.56 (2H, s), 6.92 (2H, d, J=8.6Hz), 7.30 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.91 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.3 Hz), 8.06 (2H, d,J=6.0 Hz), 8.38 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.77 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.82 (2H, d,J=6.0 Hz), 8.86 (1H, s).

Example 209 Synthesis of2-methyl-8-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.92-2.10 (2H, m), 2.67-3.00 (6H, m), 2.91 (2H, t,J=6.4 Hz), 3.09 (3H, s), 3.46 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 3.69 (2H, s), 4.00 (2H,t, J=5.9 Hz), 6.75 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.79 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.09-7.19(3H, m), 7.31 (1H, dd, J=8.5, 7.3 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 8.35-8.46(4H, m).

Example 210 Synthesis ofN,N-dimethyl-2-(4-{3-[N′-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}phenyl)propionamidetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.23 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 2.12-2.35 (2H, m), 2.80(3H, s), 2.87 (3H, s), 3.00-3.49 (6H, m), 3.90-4.10 (3H, m), 4.56 (2H,s), 6.82 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.16 (2H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.90 (1H, dd, J=8.0,5.5 Hz), 8.05 (2H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.37 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.76 (1H, d,J=5.5 Hz), 8.81 (2H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.85 (1H, s).

Example 211 Synthesis of2-methyl-5-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.06-2.40 (2H, m), 2.67 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.00(3H, s), 3.06-3.42 (6H, m), 3.47 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.92-4.16 (2H, m),4.16-4.78 (2H, m), 7.08 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.29 (1H, dd, J=8.2, 8.0 Hz),7.48 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.68 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 5.2 Hz), 7.77-7.89 (2H, m),8.10 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 8.65 (1H, dd, J=5.2, 1.3 Hz), 8.66-8.75 (3H, m).

Example 212 Synthesis of1,4-dimethyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.14-2.41 (2H, m), 2.42 (3H, s), 2.96-3.50 (6H,m), 3.58 (3H, s), 4.01-4.22 (2H, m), 4.52 (2H, s), 6.54 (1H, s), 7.16(1H, d, J=2.5 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.5 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz),7.82 (1H, dd, J=7.9, 5.6 Hz), 7.96 (2H, d, J=4.8 Hz), 8.29 (1H, d, J=7.9Hz), 8.72 (1H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.76 (2H, d, J=4.8 Hz), 8.81 (1H, s).

Example 213 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-2-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.22-2.40 (2H, m), 3.20-3.38 (2H, m), 3.46-3.62(4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.62 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.22 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47(1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.60-7.69 (1H, m), 7.74 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.81 (1H,dd, J=7.9, 5.0 Hz), 7.85 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.14-8.23 (1H, m), 8.58 (1H,d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.69 (1H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 8.82 (1H, dd, J=5.2, 1.3 Hz), 9.08(1H, d, J=1.3 Hz).

Example 214 Synthesis ofN-benzyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)acetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.99 (3H, s), 2.02-2.31 (2H, m), 2.90-3.45 (4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.50-3.89 (2H, m), 3.98-4.15 (2H, m), 4.25-4.65 (2H,m), 4.60 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.12-7.42 (7H, m), 7.46 (1H,d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.87 (2H, d, J=5.8 Hz), 8.75 (2H,d, J=5.8 Hz).

Example 215 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-N-(quinolin-6-yl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.10-2.27 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.87 (2H, t,J=7.4 Hz), 4.16 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 5.07 (2H, s), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.24-7.32 (3H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=10.1 Hz), 7.69-7.79 (4H, m), 7.81 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.11 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.61 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.75 (2H,d, J=6.4 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.1 Hz).

Example 216 Synthesis of6-(3-{N-[2-(7-bromo-1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}propoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.93-2.38 (2H, m), 2.74-3.54 (6H, m), 3.61 (3H,s), 3.79-4.15 (2H, m), 4.39 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.70 (1H,d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.98-7.25 (2H, m), 7.42 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.60 (1H, d,J=7.4 Hz), 7.65 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.80 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.87 (1H, dd,J=8.5, 1.8 Hz), 8.00-8.23 (2H, m), 8.27 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.65-8.98(2H, m).

Example 217 Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)phenylmethanesulfonamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.82-2.02 (2H, m), 2.54 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.62(2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.99 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.58 (2H, s),3.71 (3H, s), 4.04 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 4.22 (2H, s), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d,J=5.9 Hz), 7.23-7.40 (6H, m), 7.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.46 (2H, d, J=5.9Hz).

Example 218 Synthesis of2,4,6,N-tetramethyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzenesulfonamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.82-2.01 (2H, m), 2.28 (3H, s), 2.56 (6H, s),2.65 (3H, s), 2.61-2.79 (4H, m), 3.29 (2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 3.60 (2H, s),3.71 (3H, s), 4.04 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.92 (2H,s), 6.99 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.19-7.35 (3H,m), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.47 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz).

Example 219 Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzenesulfonamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.92-2.08 (2H, m), 2.67 (3H, s), 2.61-2.80 (4H,m), 3.12 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.66 (2H, s), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, t,J=6.2 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.04 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.14 (1H, dd,J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.24-7.35 (3H, m), 7.43-7.61 (3H, m), 7.63 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.74 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 8.48 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 220 Synthesis of4-methoxy-N-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzenesulfonamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.85-2.08 (2H, m), 2.64 (3H, s), 2.60-2.79 (4H,m), 3.09 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.66 (2H, s), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.85 (3H, s),4.11 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.94 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz),7.04 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.13 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.20-7.32 (3H, m),7.56-7.73 (3H, m), 8.47 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 221 Synthesis of2-nitro-N-[3-(1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 2 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.96-2.20 (2H, m), 2.82-3.04 (4H, m), 3.47-3.69(6H, m), 3.99 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 5.97 (1H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=2.4 Hz),6.74 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 4.8 Hz), 7.49-7.64(4H, m), 7.94-8.01 (2H, m), 8.42 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 8.46 (1H, dd, J=7.8,1.7 Hz).

Example 222 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(2-methylbenzyl)-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.15-2.42 (2H, m), 2.51 (3H, s), 2.86 (2H, t,J=6.5 Hz), 3.19-3.65 (8H, m), 4.11 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.33-4.62 (2H, m),6.78-6.91 (2H, m), 7.22-7.40 (3H, m), 7.70-7.82 (3H, m), 8.04 (1H, dd,J=8.0, 5.3 Hz), 8.54 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.85 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.97(1H, s).

Example 223 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(quinolin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.10-2.45 (2H, m), 2.84 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz),3.10-3.73 (8H, m), 3.95-4.10 (2H, m), 4.91-5.41 (2H, m), 6.70 (1H, s),6.74 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.64-7.80 (2H, m), 7.86-7.98 (1H, m), 7.98-8.12(2H, m), 8.38 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 8.43-8.69 (2H, m), 8.53 (1H, d, J=8.2Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.94 (1H, s), 9.23 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

Example 224 Synthesis of2-methyl-N-[3-(1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.82-2.24 (2H, m), 2.08 (3H, s), 2.85 (2H, t,J=6.1 Hz), 2.90-3.51 (6H, m), 3.36 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.51-4.04 (2H, m),6.46-7.30 (7H, m), 7.60-8.08 (2H, s), 8.35-9.00 (2H, m).

Example 225 Synthesis ofN-[3-(1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)benzenesulfonamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 81 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.89-2.09 (2H, m), 2.80-3.04 (4H, m), 3.24-3.45(4H, m), 3.45-3.60 (2H, m), 3.98 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 5.92 (1H, s), 6.66(1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 6.82 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz), 7.12-7.39 (1H, m),7.43-7.63 (4H, m), 7.74-7.89 (2H, m), 8.00 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 8.40 (1H,d, J=1.7 Hz), 8.46 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz).

Example 226 Synthesis of4-methoxy-N-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.10-2.46 (2H, m), 2.99 (3H, s), 3.08-3.49 (4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.78 (3H, s), 3.74-3.98 (2H, m), 3.98-4.20 (2H, m),4.62 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.96 (2H, d, J=8.9 Hz), 7.18 (1H,dd, J=8.9, 2.6 Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.31-7.54 (3H, m), 7.82 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.14 (2H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 8.85 (2H, d, J=5.7 Hz).

Example 227 Synthesis of thiophene-3-carboxylic acidmethyl-(2-{N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)amidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.11-2.38 (2H, m), 3.05 (3H, s), 3.02-3.47 (4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.47-4.21 (4H, m), 4.56 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.6 Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.20-7.36(1H, m), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.60 (1H, dd, J=4.9, 2.9 Hz), 7.82 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.80-7.96 (1H, m), 8.03 (2H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.80 (2H, d,J=5.2 Hz).

Example 228 Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)isobutyramidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 0.99 (6H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 2.11-2.41 (2H, m),2.75-2.89 (1H, m), 3.05 (3H, s), 3.05-3.41 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s),3.68-3.84 (2H, m), 4.00-4.21 (2H, m), 4.63 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.6 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.47 (1H, d,J=9.1 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.19 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.90 (2H, d,J=5.4 Hz).

Example 229 Synthesis of2-methoxy-N-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.12-2.40 (2H, m), 2.79 (3H, s), 2.71-3.02 (2H,m), 3.10-3.33 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.76 (3H, s), 3.81-4.25 (4H, m),4.55 (2H, s), 6.58 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.90-7.27 (5H, m), 7.27-7.50 (2H,m), 7.78 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.12 (2H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 8.81 (2H, d, J=5.0Hz).

Example 230 Synthesis of2-fluoro-N-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.13-2.41 (2H, m), 2.88 (3H, s), 2.76-3.10 (2H,m), 3.10-3.48 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.80-4.05 (2H, m), 4.05-4.21 (2H,m), 4.62 (2H, s), 6.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.08-7.58 (7H, m), 7.79 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.25 (2H, s), 8.86 (2H, s).

Example 231 Synthesis of3,N-dimethyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.31 (3H, s), 2.21-2.45 (2H, m), 2.95 (3H, s),3.12-3.49 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.79-4.21 (4H, m), 4.65 (2H, s), 6.62(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.11-7.40 (6H, m), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.82 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.18 (2H, s), 8.86 (2H, s).

Example 232 Synthesis of benzo[1,3]dioxole-5-carboxylic acidN-methyl-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)amidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.19-2.46 (2H, m), 2.97 (3H, s), 3.05-3.49 (4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.71-3.94 (2H, m), 3.94-4.20 (2H, m), 4.66 (2H, s),6.06 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.87-7.12 (3H, m), 7.19 (1H, dd,J=9.1, 2.7 Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.82(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.21 (2H, d, J=5.6 Hz), 8.89 (2H, d, J=5.6 Hz).

Example 233 Synthesis of2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-N-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)acetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.09-2.31 (2H, m), 2.78-3.30 (4H, m), 3.03 (3H,s), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.68 (2H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 3.53-3.89 (2H, m),3.96-4.19 (2H, m), 4.44 (2H, s), 6.58 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.70-6.90 (3H,m), 7.10-7.29 (3H, m), 7.43 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.78 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),8.00 (2H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.76 (2H, d, J=5.3 Hz).

Example 234 Synthesis of 4,5-dimethylfuran-2-carboxylic acidN-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)amidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.91 (3H, s), 2.23 (3H, s), 2.13-2.42 (2H, m),3.04-3.46 (4H, m), 3.17 (3H, s), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.81-4.21 (4H, m), 4.68(2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.89 (1H, s), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8Hz), 7.25 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 8.26 (2H, d, J=5.1 Hz), 8.92 (2H, d, J=5.1 Hz).

Example 235 Synthesis of2-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-7,8-dihydro-6H-5-thia-8-aza-benzocyclohepten-9-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.10-2.40 (2H, m), 2.93-3.57 (10H, m), 3.95-4.15(2H, m), 4.61 (2H, s), 6.97 (1H, dd, J=8.4, 2.7 Hz), 7.03 (1H, d, J=2.7Hz), 7.40 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.96 (1H, dd, J=8.1, 5.4 Hz), 8.11 (2H, s),8.36 (1H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 8.44 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.80 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz),8.81-8.96 (3H, m).

Example 236 Synthesis of1-ethyl-6-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 32 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.10 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 2.08-2.30 (2H, m),2.40-2.54 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 3.00-3.45 (6H, m), 3.87 (2H,q, J=7.0 Hz), 3.94-4.11 (2H, m), 4.49 (2H, s), 6.69-6.80 (2H, m), 7.03(1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.79 (1H, dd, J=8.0, 5.4 Hz), 7.93 (2H, d, J=4.9 Hz),8.24 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.70 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.70-8.82 (3H, m).

Example 237 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[N-((E)-3-pyridin-4-ylallyl)-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 3.00 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.43 (2H, d, J=2.1 Hz),3.70 (3H, s), 3.81 (2H, s), 4.13 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 6.46-6.55 (1H, m),6.53 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.96 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),7.10-7.35 (5H, m), 7.57 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.73 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz),8.42-8.58 (3H, m), 8.63 (1H, s).

Example 238 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(3-pyridin-3-ylpropyl)amino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.07-2.31 (2H, m), 2.70-2.95 (2H, m), 3.03-3.25(2H, m), 3.40-3.69 (2H, m), 3.61 (3H, s), 4.37-4.68 (4H, m), 6.64 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.20-7.42 (2H, m), 7.51 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.58-7.72 (1H,m), 7.78-7.99 (2H, m), 8.30-8.50 (2H, m), 8.68-8.80 (2H, m), 8.85 (1H,s), 8.98 (1H, s).

Example 239 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-N-(3-pyridin-3-ylpropyl)amino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.01-2.31 (2H, m), 2.69-2.90 (2H, m), 2.90-3.22(2H, m), 3.22-3.55 (2H, m), 3.61 (3H, s), 4.30-4.66 (4H, m), 6.63 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.26 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz), 7.33 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.50(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.76-7.92 (2H, m), 7.98 (2H, d, J=6.1 Hz), 8.33 (1H,d, J=7.9 Hz), 8.72 (1H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 8.73-8.88 (3H, m).

Example 240 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[N-((E)-3-pyridin-3-ylallyl)-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 3.47-3.68 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.94-4.12 (2H,m), 4.46-4.70 (2H, m), 4.70 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.87-7.08(2H, m), 7.29-7.54 (3H, m), 7.78-7.94 (3H, m), 8.49 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz),8.66 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.75 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 8.82 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz),9.01 (1H, s), 9.12 (1H, s).

Example 241 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[N-((E)-3-pyridin-3-ylallyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 3.21-3.48 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.70-3.98 (2H,m), 4.28-4.59 (4H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.68-6.94 (2H, m),7.18-7.38 (2H, m), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.57-7.71 (1H, m), 7.82 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.02 (2H, d, J=5.1 Hz), 8.23 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 8.62 (1H,d, J=5.1 Hz), 8.66-8.91 (3H, m).

Example 242 Synthesis ofN-methyl-3-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}-N-phenylpropionamide

Sodium ethoxide (34 mg) and 3-chloro-N-methyl-N-phenylpropionamide (148mg) were added to a ethanol solution (5 ml) of1-methyl-6-{3-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one (161mg), and stirred at 60° C. for 8.5 hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:0→4:1). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound (5.6 mg) as a colorless oil. 1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.80-1.98(2H, m), 2.26 (2H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 2.53 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 2.81 (2H, t,J=7.3 Hz), 3.24 (3H, s), 3.44 (2H, s), 3.72 (3H, s), 3.98 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.00-7.19 (5H, m),7.24-7.41 (4H, m), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.42 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz).

Example 243 Synthesis of3-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}-N-o-tolylpropionamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.30 (3H, s), 2.20-2.40 (2H, m), 2.91-3.18 (2H,m), 3.18-3.37 (2H, m), 3.37-3.55 (2H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.93-4.20 (2H,m), 4.66 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.00-7.31 (5H, m), 7.36 (1H,d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.20 (2H,d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.90 (2H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 9.72 (1H, s).

Example 244 Synthesis ofN-methyl-3-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}-N-o-tolylpropionamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.18 (3H, s), 2.08-2.42 (2H, m), 2.95-3.19 (2H,m), 3.06 (3H, s), 3.19-3.49 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.93-4.13 (2H, m),4.48 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.15 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.19-7.41 (5H, m), 7.48 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.97(2H, d, J=6.0 Hz), 8.80 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 245 Synthesis of furan-3-carboxylic acidmethyl-(2-{N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)amidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.13-2.41 (2H, m), 2.98-3.48 (4H, m), 3.15 (3H,s), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.78-3.98 (2H, m), 3.98-4.20 (2H, m), 4.65 (2H, s),6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.74 (1H, s), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.6 Hz), 7.26(1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.75 (1H, s), 7.83 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 8.15 (1H, s), 8.20 (2H, d, J=5.2 Hz), 8.89 (2H, d, J=5.2 Hz).

Example 246 Synthesis ofN-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)-2-thiophen-2-ylacetamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.12-2.49 (2H, m), 3.08 (3H, s), 3.12-3.41 (4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.65-3.88 (2H, m), 3.97 (2H, s), 4.00-4.16 (2H, m),4.44-4.93 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.87-7.02 (2H, m), 7.19 (1H,dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.37 (1H, dd, J=5.0, 1.3Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.24 (2H, d, J=5.4Hz), 8.91 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz).

Example 247 Synthesis of cyclohexanecarboxylic acidN-methyl-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)amidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.03-1.45 (6H, m), 1.45-1.80 (4H, m), 2.17-2.41(2H, m), 2.41-2.65 (1H, m), 3.05 (3H, s), 3.08-3.40 (4H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 3.66-3.82 (2H, m), 4.00-4.20 (2H, m), 4.68 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.27 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.47(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.26 (2H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.94(2H, d, J=5.5 Hz).

Example 248 Synthesis of3-methoxy-N-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.20-2.48 (2H, m), 2.95 (3H, s), 3.13-3.51 (4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 3.82-4.01 (2H, m), 4.01-4.22 (2H, m),4.76 (2H, s), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.82-7.09 (3H, m), 7.09-7.40 (3H,m), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.32 (2H, s), 8.94(2H, s).

Example 249 Synthesis of 5-methylisoxazole-3-carboxylic acidN-methyl-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)amidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.85-2.09 (2H, m), 2.66 (3H, s), 2.59-2.82 (4H,m), 2.98-3.30 (2H, m), 3.20 (3H, s), 3.64 (2H, s), 3.71 (3H, s),3.98-4.15 (2H, m), 6.25 (1H, s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.99 (1H, d,J=7.4 Hz), 7.03-7.16 (1H, m), 7.16-7.35 (3H, m), 7.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),8.36-8.51 (2H, m).

Example 250 Synthesis of benzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylic acidN-methyl-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)amidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.15-2.41 (2H, m), 3.03 (3H, s), 3.11-3.51 (4H,m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.75-4.88 (6H, m), 6.61 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.09-7.35(2H, m), 7.35-7.54 (3H, m), 7.67-7.87 (2H, m), 7.87-8.32 (4H, m), 8.88(2H, s).

Example 251 Synthesis of2,4-dimethoxy-N-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.08-2.32 (2H, m), 2.68-3.00 (2H, m), 2.84 (3H,s), 3.00-3.34 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.75 (3H, s), 3.77 (3H, s),3.65-4.58 (6H, m), 6.45-6.62 (3H, m), 6.98-7.22 (3H, m), 7.41 (1H, d,J=9.0 Hz), 7.78 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.94 (2H, s), 8.71 (2H, s).

Example 252 Synthesis of2,3-dimethoxy-N-methyl-N-(2-{N′-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N′-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}ethyl)benzamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 46 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.16-2.40 (2H, m), 2.80 (3H, s), 2.80-3.11 (2H,m), 3.11-3.40 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.82 (3H, s),3.85-4.05 (2H, m), 4.05-4.21 (2H, m), 4.59 (2H, s), 6.58 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 6.64-6.87 (2H, m), 7.00-7.29 (3H, m), 7.43 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.78(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.20 (2H, s), 8.82 (2H, s).

Example 253 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(1-benzoylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.78-2.02 (2H, m), 2.02-2.42 (4H, m), 2.63-3.50(5H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.50-4.90 (6H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.17(1H, dd, J=9.0, 2.6 Hz), 7.22 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.35-7.56 (6H, m), 7.82(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.27 (2H, s), 8.89 (2H, s).

Example 254 Synthesis of6-(3-{N-[1-(2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-carbonyl)piperidin-4-yl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}propoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 50 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.68-1.93 (2H, m), 2.03-2.41 (4H, m), 2.60-3.36(5H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.62-4.79 (6H, m), 4.04 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 4.56(2H, t, J=8.6 Hz), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.89 (1H, dd, J=7.2, 7.1 Hz),7.09 (1H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz), 7.22 (1H, d, J=2.7Hz), 7.31 (1H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.82 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 8.28 (2H, s), 8.89 (2H, s).

Example 255 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(1-phenylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 96 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.91-2.43 (6H, m), 2.63-4.31 (9H, m), 3.60 (3H,s), 4.31-4.83 (2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.79-7.39 (7H, m), 7.45(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.09 (2H, d, J=5.0 Hz), 8.79(2H, d, J=5.0 Hz).

Example 256 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-(3-{N-[2-(N′-methyl-N′-phenylamino)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}propoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 96 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.12-2.33 (2H, m), 2.90 (3H, s), 3.07-3.34 (4H,m), 3.60 (3H, s), 3.34-4.00 (2H, m), 4.00-4.16 (2H, m), 4.57 (2H, s),6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.68 (1H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 6.79 (2H, d, J=7.3 Hz),7.11-7.23 (3H, m), 7.24 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.46 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.83(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.04 (2H, d, J=4.9 Hz), 8.81 (2H, d, J=4.9 Hz).

Example 257 Synthesis of6-{3-[N-(1-methoxyisoquinolin-4-yl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.92-2.17 (2H, m), 3.34 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.70(3H, s), 3.99 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.09 (3H, s), 4.26 (2H, s), 6.70 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.85 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.04 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz),7.19-7.35 (3H, m), 7.52 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.51-7.62 (1H, m), 7.62-7.74(1H, m), 7.80 (1H, s), 8.18 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.26 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz),8.48 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz).

Example 258 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[N-(1-oxo-1,2-dihydroisoquinolin-4-yl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

6-{3-[N-(1-Methoxyisoquinolin-4-yl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(55 mg) was added to a 1N-hydrogen chloride in ethanol solution(5 ml),and stirred at 75° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled toroom temperature. 1N-Sodium hydroxide aqueous solution(5 ml) was addedto the reaction mixture, followed by extraction with dichloromethane.The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The filtratewas condensed under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:0→4:1). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(20.6 mg) as a colorless oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.92-2.14 (2H, m), 3.22 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.70(3H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 4.16 (2H, s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.89 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.01 (1H, s), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.8 Hz),7.20-7.33 (3H, m), 7.54 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.52-7.67 (1H, m), 7.67-7.80(1H, m), 8.08 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 8.46 (1H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 8.51 (2H, d,J=5.9 Hz).

Example 259 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-(3-{N-[2-(7-oxo-7H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)ethyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}propoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 5 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.79-2.09 (2H, m), 2.60-4.15 (8H, m), 3.61 (3H,s), 4.76 (2H, s), 6.58 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 6.63 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.90(1H, d, J=1.8 Hz), 6.99-7.19 (2H, m), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.51 (1H,d, J=7.0 Hz), 7.68 (2H, d, J=4.6 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.13 (1H,d, J=1.8 Hz), 8.53 (2H, d, J=4.6 Hz).

Example 260 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.90-2.06 (2H, m), 2.76-3.00 (6H, m), 3.72 (3H,s), 4.08 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=2.8Hz), 7.15 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.21 (1H, ddd, J=7.7, 4.8, 0.6 Hz),7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.51-7.57 (1H, m), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.47(1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz), 8.51 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

Example 261 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[4-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)butoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.58-1.76 (2H, m), 1.76-1.92 (2H, m), 2.71 (2H, t,J=7.2 Hz), 2.78-3.00 (4H, m), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.70(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.98 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.15 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.22 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 4.8 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.49-7.56 (1H, m),7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.46 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.8 Hz), 8.48 (1H, d, J=1.8Hz).

Example 262 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

3N-Hydrochloric acid(5 ml) was added to a ethanol solution(5 ml) ofN-[3-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)benzamide(250.1mg), and stirred for 60 hours while heated under reflux. The reactionmixture was cooled to room temperature. Water was added thereto, washedwith ethyl acetate. A saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate aqueoussolution was added to the aqueous layer, followed by extraction usingdichloromethane. The organic layer was dried with anhydrous sodiumsulfate, and condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(168 mg) as a colorless oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.93-2.10 (2H, m), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.71(3H, s), 3.84 (2H, s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.00 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.22-7.33 (2H, m),7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.65-7.72 (1H, m), 8.50 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz),8.58 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

Example 263 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[2-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)ethoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.76-2.90 (2H, m), 2.90-3.04 (2H, m), 3.07 (2H, t,J=5.2 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.12 (2H, t, J=5.2 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.00 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.23 (1H, dd,J=7.7, 4.8 Hz), 7.30 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.52-7.59 (1H, m), 7.59 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 8.48 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz), 8.51 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz).

Example 264 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{2-[N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

3-Pyridine carbaldehyde(0.99 ml) and6-(2-Aminoethoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(2.18 g) were added tomethanol (50 ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 7hours. The mixture was cooled to 0° C., and sodium borohydride(0.757 g)was added thereto. The mixture was further stirred at room temperatureovernight. Water was added to the reaction mixture and methanol wasdistilled off under reduced pressure. The residue was subjected toextraction using dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed withsaturated saline, dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and was condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by basic silica gelcolumn chromatography (ethyl acetate). The purified product wascondensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(3.063 g) asa yellow oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 3.06 (2H, t, J=5.0 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.91 (2H,s), 4.14 (2H, t, J=5.0 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=2.8Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.24-7.33 (2H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.68-7.75 (1H, m), 8.52 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.7 Hz), 8.61 (1H, d, J=1.7Hz).

Example 265 Synthesis of methanesulfonic acid2-[N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(2-nitro-benzenesulfonyl)amino]ethylester

Methane sulfonyl chloride(1.14 ml) was added to a dichloromethanesolution(50 ml) ofN-(2-hydroxy-thyl)-N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-2-nitro-benzenesulfonamide(4.52g) and triethylamine(2.73 ml). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. 1N-Sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was added tothe reaction mixture, followed by extraction using dichloromethane. Theorganic layer was washed with saturated saline, and dried with sodiumsulfate. After the organic layer was condensed under reduced pressure,the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate). The purified product was condensed under reduced pressure togive the title compound(4.37 g) as a yellow solid.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.00-2.21 (2H, m), 3.03 (3H, s), 3.63 (2H, t,J=7.6 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.75 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 4.01 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz),4.40 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.92 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),7.11 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.56-7.67 (4H, m),8.02-8.08 (1H, m).

Example 266 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-(3-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethylamino}propoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.54-2.24 (8H, m), 2.49 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz),2.66-2.90 (6H, m), 3.33-3.50 (1H, m), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.00-4.18 (2H, m),4.54 (2H, s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.19 (1H,dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.23-7.32 (2H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.63-7.71(1H, m), 8.53 (1H, dd, J=4.7, 1.5 Hz), 8.57 (1H, d, J=1.5 Hz).

Example 267 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-(2-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethylamino}ethoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.58-1.85 (2H, m), 1.85-2.02 (2H, m), 2.10-2.25(2H, m), 2.51 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.70-2.85 (4H, m), 3.05 (2H, t, J=5.5Hz), 3.36-3.50 (1H, m), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.13 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 4.56 (2H,s), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=9.2,2.8 Hz), 7.25-7.33 (2H, m), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.65-7.72 (1H, m),8.53 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz), 8.58 (1H, d, J=1.6 Hz).

Example 268 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{4-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]butoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 264 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.62-1.80 (2H, m), 1.80-2.00 (2H, m), 2.72 (2H, t,J=7.0 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.83 (2H, s), 4.03 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.71 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.98 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.22-7.32 (3H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.54 (2H, d, J=5.9 Hz).

Example 269 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{4-[(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]butoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 264 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.60-1.80 (2H, m), 1.80-1.98 (2H, m), 2.72 (2H, t,J=7.0 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.83 (2H, s), 4.02 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.71 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.98 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.22-7.33 (2H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.63-7.71 (1H, m), 8.51 (1H,dd, J=4.7, 1.5 Hz), 8.57 (1H, d, J=1.5 Hz).

Example 270 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-(3-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylmethoxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethylamino}propoxy)-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.54-2.24 (8H, m), 2.49 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz),2.62-2.90 (6H, m), 3.30-3.49 (1H, m), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.10 (2H, t, J=6.2Hz), 4.54 (2H, s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.19(1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.7 Hz), 7.20-7.32 (3H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.56(2H, d, J=5.9 Hz).

Example 272 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.82-2.02 (2H, m), 2.55-2.68 (2H, m), 2.78-2.99(8H, m), 3.33 (3H, s), 3.99 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz),6.74 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.7 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.21 (1H, dd,J=7.8, 4.8 Hz), 7.50-7.57 (1H, m), 8.46 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.8 Hz), 8.49(1H, d, J=1.8 Hz).

Example 273 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(2-pyridin-4-ylethylamino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.92-2.08 (2H, m), 2.77-2.90 (4H, m), 2.90-3.01(2H, m), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.07 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.96 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.09-7.19 (3H, m), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.3 Hz), 7.59(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.50 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 274 Synthesis of6-[3-(3-imidazol-1-yl-propylamino)propoxy]-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

3-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propionaldehyde (127.5 mg)prepared from 6-hydroxy-1-methylquinolin-2(1H)-one andN-(3-aminopropyl)imidazole (82.9 mg) were added to methanol (10 ml). Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 7 hours. The mixture wascooled to 0° C., and sodium borohydride(31.4 mg) was added thereto. Themixture was further stirred at room temperature overnight. Water wasadded to the reaction mixture and methanol was distilled off underreduced pressure. The residue was subjected to extraction usingdichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturated saline,dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, and was condensed under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by NH silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=10:0→4:1). The purified productwas condensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(21 mg)as a yellow oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.81-2.02 (4H, m), 2.49-2.58 (2H, m), 2.80 (2H, t,J=6.9 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 3.93-4.15 (4H, m), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.91(1H, s), 7.01 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.05 (1H, s), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.47 (1H, s), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

Example 275 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(2-piperidin-1-ylethylamino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.32-1.49 (2H, m), 1.49-1.63 (4H, m), 1.94-2.08(2H, m), 2.28-2.41 (4H, m), 2.45 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 2.73 (2H, t, J=6.2Hz), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.10 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.70(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.01 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.18 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.28 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

Example 276 Synthesis of6-[3-(2-diethylaminoethylamino)propoxy]-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.00 (6H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.90-2.08 (2H, m),2.41-2.60 (6H, m), 2.69 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 3.71(3H, s), 4.10 (2H, t, J=6.3 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d,J=2.8 Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.59(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

Example 277 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethylamino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.91-2.08 (2H, m), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.31-2.63 (10H,m), 2.73 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 2.83 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.10(2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.6 Hz), 7.19(1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.6 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

Example 278 Synthesis ofN-{2-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propylamino]ethyl}benzamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.92-2.10 (2H, m), 2.82-3.00 (4H, m), 3.49-3.61(2H, m), 3.68 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.70 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.81 (1H, s), 6.97 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.23(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.31-7.39 (2H, m), 7.41-7.48 (1H, m), 7.54 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 7.70-7.77 (2H, m).

Example 279 Synthesis ofN-{2-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propylamino]ethyl}isobutyramide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.13 (6H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 1.90-2.08 (2H, m),2.25-2.41 (1H, m), 2.75-2.90 (4H, m), 3.30-3.42 (2H, m), 3.70 (3H, s),4.09 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.09 (1H, s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.00 (1H,d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.59(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

Example 280 Synthesis ofN-{2-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propylamino]ethyl}nicotinamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.90-2.10 (2H, m), 2.80-3.00 (4H, m), 3.49-3.62(2H, m), 3.68 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.69 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.96 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.02 (1H, s), 7.14 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz), 7.24(1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.31 (1H, dd, J=7.9, 4.8 Hz), 7.56 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),8.03-8.11 (1H, m), 8.67 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.9 Hz), 8.95 (1H, d, J=1.9 Hz).

Example 281 Synthesis ofN-{2-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propylamino]ethyl}benzenesulfonamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.80-1.99 (2H, m), 2.65-2.81 (4H, m), 2.99-3.12(2H, m), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.05 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.99 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=9.1Hz), 7.45-7.63 (4H, m), 7.82-7.90 (2H, m).

Example 282 Synthesis of{N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}aceticacid

A 1N-sodium hydroxide aqueous solution(3 ml) was added to a methanolsolution (15 ml) of{N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propyl]-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino}aceticacid ethyl ester (614 mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperatureovernight. 1N-Hydrochloric acid(3 ml) was added to the reaction mixtureand condensed under reduced pressure. Methanol was added to the residue,and the generated insoluble matter was separated by filtration. Thefiltrate was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(468 mg) as a white amorphous solid.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.75-1.94 (2H, m), 2.73 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 3.03(2H, s), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.82 (2H, s), 4.04 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 6.59 (1H,d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.9 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=2.9 Hz), 7.32(2H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 7.44 (1H, d, J=9.1 Hz), 7.83 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.40(2H, d, J=5.9 Hz).

Example 283 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-{3-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 264 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.86-2.10 (2H, m), 2.70-2.92 (2H, m), 3.71 (3H,s), 3.85 (2H, s), 4.12 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.00(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.08-7.38 (4H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.53 (2H,d, J=5.9 Hz).

Example 284 Synthesis of6-{3-[(2-aminoethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethyl acetate solution(0.22 ml) was added to anethyl acetate solution (3 ml) of(2-{[3-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propyl]-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino}-ethyl)-carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (137 mg), and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. 5N-Ammoia methanol solution(1 ml) was added tothe reaction mixture, and the generated insoluble matter was separatedby filtration. The filtrate was condensed under reduced pressure to givethe title compound(85.7 mg) as an colorless oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.88-2.08 (2H, m), 2.57 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 2.67(2H, t, J=6.9 Hz), 2.80 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 3.62 (2H, s), 3.71 (3H, s),4.05 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),7.10 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.22-7.32 (3H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),8.49 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 285 Synthesis of2-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzoicacid

A 1N-sodium hydroxide aqueous solution(1.8 ml) was added to a methanolsolution (3 ml) of2-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzoicacid ethyl ester(372 mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperatureovernight. 6N-Hydrochloric acid(0.3 ml) was added to the reactionmixture and condensed under reduced pressure. Methanol was added to theresidue, and the generated insoluble matter was separated by filtration.The filtrate was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(458 mg) as a colorless oil.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.12-2.38 (2H, m), 3.09-3.48 (6H, m), 4.01-4.19(2H, m), 4.46 (2H, s), 6.92-7.08 (1H, m), 7.10 (1H, d, J=6.9 Hz),7.41-7.56 (1H, m), 7.64-7.77 (2H, m), 7.85 (2H, s), 8.13 (1H, d, J=7.6Hz), 8.65 (1H, dd, J=5.2, 1.2 Hz), 8.68-8.80 (3H, m).

Example 286 Synthesis of3-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzoicacid

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 285 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.10-2.41 (2H, m), 3.02-3.59 (6H, m), 3.98-4.22(2H, m), 4.43-4.72 (2H, m), 7.19 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.31-7.46 (2H, m),7.54 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.63-7.77 (1H, m), 7.83 (2H, s), 8.04-8.20 (1H,m), 8.65 (1H, d, J=5.3 Hz), 8.66-8.79 (3H, m).

Example 287 Synthesis of4-{3-[N-(2-pyridin-3-ylethyl)-N-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]propoxy}benzoicacid

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 285 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 2.16-2.38 (2H, m), 3.00-3.99 (6H, m), 3.99-4.16(2H, m), 4.35-4.69 (2H, m), 6.96 (2H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.62-7.80 (1H, m),7.80-7.99 (4H, m), 8.19 (1H, d, J=6.7 Hz), 8.60-8.80 (4H, m).

Example 288 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(2-pyridin-2-ylethylamino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.91-2.12 (2H, m), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.8 Hz),2.92-3.14 (4H, m), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.07 (2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.07-7.25 (3H, m), 7.28 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 7.51-7.68 (2H, m), 8.51 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 0.8 Hz).

Example 289 Synthesis of1-methyl-6-[3-(quinolin-6-ylamino)propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

6-Aminoquinoline(360 mg) was added to the methanol solution(10 ml) of6-(3-iodopropoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(172 mg) and stirred at 60°C. for 17 hours. The reaction mixture was added to ice water, andextraction with dichloromethane was performed. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(ethyl acetate: methanol=10:0→4:1). The purified product was condensedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound(86.4 mg) as a yellowamorphous solid.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.13-2.29 (2H, m), 3.50 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.70(3H, s), 4.18 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 6.67-6.77 (2H, m), 7.01 (1H, d, J=2.7Hz), 7.11 (1H, dd, J=9.1, 2.7 Hz), 7.18-7.27 (2H, m), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.1Hz), 7.56 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.86 (1H, s), 7.89 (1H, s), 8.61 (1H, dd,J=4.2, 1.6 Hz).

Example 290 Synthesis ofN-benzyl-N-{2-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-yloxy)propylamino]ethyl}acetamide

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.87-2.06 (2H, m), 2.12 (3H, s), 2.70-2.90 (4H,m), 3.51 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.98-4.15 (2H, m), 4.58 (2H,s), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.98-7.03 (1H, m), 7.13-7.21 (2H, m),7.21-7.40 (5H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

Example 291 Synthesis of6-{3-[2-(7-bromo-1-oxo-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)ethylamino]propoxy}-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.88-2.05 (2H, m), 2.87 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.06(2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.04 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 4.12 (2H, t,J=6.1 Hz), 6.37 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d,J=2.8 Hz), 7.09 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.12 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.23(1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.32 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz), 7.55 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.67(1H, dd, J=8.5, 2.1 Hz), 8.52 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz).

Example 292 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-{3-[(2-methylamino-ethyl)-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino]-propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-onetrihydrochloride

A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethyl acetate solution(4.2 ml) was added to anethyl acetate solution (30 ml) ofmethyl-(2-{[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propyl]-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino}-ethyl)-carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (1.0 g), and the mixture was stirred for 30minutes at room temperature. The reaction mixture was condensed underreduced pressure to give the title compound(1.0 g) as a white powder.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6) δ ppm: 1.95-2.22 (2H, m), 2.52 (3H, s), 2.56 (2H, t,J=5.4 Hz), 2.77-3.40 (4H, m), 3.61 (3H, s), 3.99-4.16 (2H, m), 4.16-5.10(2H, m), 6.62 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.16 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.28 (1H,d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.45 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.84 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.17 (2H,d, J=5.0 Hz), 8.83 (2H, d, J=5.0 Hz).

Example 293 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-{3-[(2-methylamino-ethyl)-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino]-propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

A 4N-hydrogen chloride ethyl acetate solution(48 ml) was added to anethyl acetate solution (300 ml) ofmethyl-(2-{[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propyl]-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino}-ethyl)-carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (11.5 g), and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. The reaction mixture was condensed under reducedpressure. PL-HCO3(40 g) was added to the methanol solution of theresidue and followed by celite filtration. The filtrate was condensedunder reduced pressure to give the title compound(9.96 g) as a brownoil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.88-2.07 (2H, m), 2.43 (3H, s), 2.68 (2H, t,J=6.9 Hz), 2.70-2.88 (4H, m), 3.64 (2H, s), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.04 (2H, t,J=5.9 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.10 (1H, dd,J=9.1, 2.8 Hz), 7.20-7.36 (3H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.49 (2H, d,J=6.0 Hz).

Example 294 Synthesis of6-[3-(2-Pyridin-3-yl-ethylamino)-propoxy]-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.84-2.02 (2H, m), 2.74-2.87 (4H, m), 2.87-3.02(4H, m), 3.48-3.61 (2H, m), 4.06 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 5.88 (1H, s), 6.66(1H, d, J=2.4 Hz), 6.81 (1H, dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=7.7,4.8 Hz), 7.47-7.60 (1H, m), 8.00 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 8.46 (1H, dd, J=4.8,1.8 Hz), 8.49 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz).

Example 295 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-{2-[(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-amino]-ethoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 264 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 3.05 (2H, t, J=5.2 Hz), 3.71 (3H, s), 3.92 (2H,s), 4.15 (2H, t, J=5.2 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.02 (1H, d, J=2.8Hz), 7.19 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.23-7.46 (3H, m), 7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5Hz), 8.56 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 296 Synthesis of3-[3-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propylamino]-N-o-tolyl-propionamide

Sodium ethoxide(34 mg) was added to an ethanol solution (5 ml) of6-(3-amino-propoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one (116 mg) and3-chloro-N-o-tolyl-propionamide(148 mg). The mixture was stirred at 60°C. for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was condensed under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(dichloromethane: methanol=20:1→10:1). The purified product wascondensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(115 mg) as awhite powder.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.15-2.36 (2H, m), 2.26 (3H, s), 2.99-3.56 (6H,m), 3.63 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 6.66 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),6.92-7.29 (6H, m), 7.47 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=6.9 Hz), 9.25(1H, s).

Example 297 Synthesis ofN-Methyl-3-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propylamino]-N-o-tolyl-propionamide

6-(3-Amino-propoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(194 mg) was added to anethanol solution (5 ml) of N-methyl-N-o-tolyl-acrylamide(146 mg). Themixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixturewas condensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (dichloromethane: methanol=20:1→10:1). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(172.6 mg) as a colorless oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.06-2.25 (2H, m), 2.24 (3H, s), 2.25-2.50 (2H,m), 2.86-3.03 (4H, m), 3.20 (3H, s), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.12 (2H, t, J=6.0Hz), 6.71 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.07 (1H, d, J=2.3 Hz), 7.13 (1H, dd,J=8.3, 2.3 Hz), 7.19-7.38 (5H, m), 7.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz).

Example 298 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-[3-(piperidin-4-yl-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino)-propoxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

Trifluoroacetic acid (30 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (10ml) of4-{[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propyl]-pyridin-4-ylmethyl-amino}-piperidine-1-carboxylicacid tert-butyl ester (1.08 g), and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. The reaction mixture was condensed under reducedpressure. PL-HCO3(40 g) was added to the dichloromethane solution of theresidue and followed by celite filtration. The filtrate was condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by NH silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=4:1). The purified product wascondensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound(758 mg) asan orange oil.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.45-1.65 (2H, m), 1.70-1.99 (4H, m), 2.50-2.69(3H, m), 2.74 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.11-3.25 (2H, m), 3.68 (2H, s), 3.71(3H, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d,J=2.8 Hz), 7.10 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz), 7.23-7.35 (3H, m), 7.60 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 8.47 (2H, d, J=6.0 Hz).

Example 299 Synthesis of6-[3-(1-Methoxy-isoquinolin-4-ylamino)-propoxy]-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one

6-(3-Amino-propoxy)-1-methyl-1H-quinolin-2-one(232 mg),4-bromo-1-methoxy-isoquinoline(286 mg), palladium acetate (II) (22 mg),xantphos (558 mg), and sodium t-butoxide(192 mg) were added todioxane(10 ml). The mixture was heated at 80° C. for overnight underargon atmosphere. The reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature.Water was added to the reaction mixture, and followed by celitefiltration. The filtrate was extracted with dichloromethane. The organiclayer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The filtrate wascondensed under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: hexane=2:1→1:0). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(99 mg) as a brown amorphous solid.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 2.20-2.37 (2H, m), 3.48 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 3.68(3H, s), 4.06 (3H, s), 4.22 (2H, t, J=5.9 Hz), 6.69 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz),7.00 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.13-7.31 (2H, m), 7.39 (1H, s), 7.51-7.62 (2H,m), 7.62-7.73 (1H, m), 7.79 (1H, d, J=8.3 Hz), 8.25 (1H, dd, J=8.3, 0.5Hz).

Example 300 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-{3-[2-(7-oxo-7H-furo[2,3-c]pyridin-6-yl)-ethylamino]-propoxy}-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.87-2.03 (2H, m), 2.86 (2H, t, J=6.7 Hz), 3.06(2H, t, J=6.2 Hz), 3.70 (3H, s), 4.06 (2H, t, J=6.1 Hz), 4.18 (2H, t,J=6.2 Hz), 6.39 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 6.61 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 6.71 (1H, d,J=9.5 Hz), 6.97 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.08-7.19 (2H, m), 7.21-7.32 (1H, m),7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.71 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz).

Example 301 Synthesis of1-Methyl-6-[5-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamino)-pentyloxy]-1H-quinolin-2-one

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 3 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (CDCl3) δ ppm: 1.44-1.72 (4H, m), 1.72-1.90 (2H, m), 2.67 (2H, t,J=6.9 Hz), 2.74-2.97 (4H, m), 3.71 (3H, s), 4.00 (2H, t, J=6.4 Hz), 6.71(1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.99 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 7.17 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz),7.22 (1H, dd, J=7.8, 4.8 Hz), 7.29 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz), 7.50-7.56 (1H, m),7.59 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 8.47 (1H, dd, J=4.8, 1.8 Hz), 8.49 (1H, d, J=1.8Hz).

Example 302N-(2-Methyl-benzyl)-4-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-N-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)-piperidin-1-yl]-ethyl}-butyramidedihydrochloride

To a DMF solution (3 ml) of4-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-butyric acid (100 mg)were sequentially added(2-methyl-benzyl)-{2-[4-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)-piperidin-1-yl]-ethyl}-amine(143 mg), triethylamine (47 mg), diethylphosphorocyanidate (DEPC, 84 mg)while ice-cooling, followed by stirring at room temperature overnight.Water was added to the reaction mixture and then subjected to extractionusing ethyl acetate. The thus-obtained organic layer was washed with anaqueous saturated sodium chloride solution twice, dried over anhydroussodium sulfate and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified using silica gel column chromatography(dichloromethane:ethyl acetate:methanol: 28% ammoniasolution=70:20:10:1). The purified product was concentrated underreduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogen chloride in ethyl acetate solution wasadded to a ethyl acetate solution of the residue. The mixture wascondensed under reduced pressure to give the title compound (165 mg) asa pale yellow amorphous solid.

1H-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 1.79-2.60 (8H, m), 2.24, 2.28 (total 3H,each-s), 2.68-4.28 (11H, m), 3.58 (3H, s), 4.45-4.76 (4H, m), 6.59, 6.60(total 1H, each-d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.82-7.50 (7H, m), 7.75-7.88 (1H, m),7.88-8.00 (1H, m), 8.35-8.50 (1H, m), 8.72-8.95 (2H, m).

Example 303N-(2-Methyl-benzyl)-4-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-N-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-butyramidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 302 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 1.80-2.08 (2H, m), 2.23, 2.27 (total 3H,each-s), 2.29-2.63 (2H, m), 2.96-3.14 (2H, m), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.48-3.70(2H, m), 3.93, 4.04 (total 2H, each-t, J=6.3 Hz), 4.57, 4.61 (total 2H,each-s), 6.60, 6.61 (total 1H, each-d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.85-7.33 (6H, m),7.38-7.50 (1H, m), 7.78-7.89 (1H, m), 7.89-8.00 (1H, m), 8.82-8.47 (1H,m), 8.70-8.80 (1H, m), 8.80-8.92 (1H, m).

Example 3041-[5-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-pentyl]-3-phenyl-1-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-ureahydrochloride

N-Ethyldiisopropylamine (0.192 ml) was added to a dichloromethanesolution(5 ml) of1-methyl-6-[5-(2-pyridin-3-ylethylamino)pentyloxy]-1H-quinolin-2-onedihydrochloride (219 mg). The mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 5 minutes. The reaction mixture was condensed under reducedpressure. Phenylisocyanate(0.065 ml) and toluene(2 ml) were added to theresidue. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 hour. The reactionmixture was purified by NH silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate: hexane=1:1→1:0). The purified product was concentrated underreduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride ethanol solution was added tothe solution of the residue in ethanol, and stirred for 30 minutes atroom temperature. The precipitated insoluble matter was collected byfiltration, washed with ethyl acetate, and dried to give the titlecompound (147 mg) as a pale yellow flakes.

1H-NMR (DMSO-d6) δ ppm: 1.38-1.83 (6H, m), 3.04 (2H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 3.36(2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.59 (3H, s), 3.65 (2H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 4.03 (2H, t,J=6.4 Hz), 6.60 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 6.93 (1H, t, J=7.3 Hz), 7.18-7.28(4H, m), 7.38-7.45 (3H, m), 7.81 (1H, d, J=9.5 Hz), 7.89-7.94 (1H, m),8.26 (1H, s), 8.42 (1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 8.73 (1H, d, J=5.5 Hz), 8.86 (1H,s)

Example 3052-Methyl-N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6, 100° C.) δ ppm: 1.81-2.08 (2H, m), 2.14 (3H, s),2.40-2.60 (2H, m), 2.70-2.84 (2H, m), 2.85-3.03 (2H, m), 3.21 (3H, s),3.38-3.73 (4H, m), 3.78-4.00 (2H, m), 6.56-6.82 (2H, m), 6.85-7.04 (2H,m), 7.08-7.31 (3H, m), 7.32-7.48 (1H, m), 7.54-7.84 (1H, m), 8.28-8.60(2H, m).

Example 3064-Methyl-N-[3-(1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-benzamidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6, 100° C.) δ ppm: 1.86-2.02 (2H, m), 2.32 (3H, s),2.40-2.60 (2H, m), 2.73-2.88 (2H, m), 2.89-3.02 (2H, m), 3.21 (3H, s),3.40-3.52 (2H, m), 3.56-3.69 (2H, m), 3.87-3.96 (2H, m), 6.70 (1H, s),6.62-6.78 (1H, m), 6.93 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.10 (2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.17(2H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 7.41-7.58 (1H, m), 7.73-7.93 (1H, m), 8.38-8.58 (2H,m).

Example 307N-[3-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-isobutyramidehydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6, 100° C.) δ ppm: 0.94 (6H, d, J=6.6 Hz), 1.86-2.00 (2H,m), 2.43-2.53 (2H, m), 2.65-2.89 (3H, m), 2.89-3.02 (2H, m), 3.21 (3H,s), 3.34-3.50 (2H, m), 3.52-3.66 (2H, m), 3.90-4.04 (2H, m), 6.70-6.84(2H, m), 6.89-7.01 (1H, m), 7.56-7.70 (1H, m), 7.98-8.12 (1H, m),8.50-8.67 (2H, m).

Example 308N-[3-(1-Methyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-quinolin-6-yloxy)-propyl]-N-(2-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-isonicotinamidedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 45 using appropriate starting materials.

1H-NMR (DMSO-D6, 100° C.) δ ppm: 1.90-2.05 (2H, m), 2.49-2.53 (2H, m),2.74-2.88 (2H, m), 2.91-3.12 (2H, m), 3.21 (3H, s), 3.32-3.54 (2H, m),3.54-3.75 (2H, m), 3.81-4.02 (2H, m), 6.60-6.81 (2H, m), 6.94 (1H, d,J=8.7 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=5.1 Hz), 7.43-7.68 (1H, m), 7.76-8.09 (1H, m),8.42-8.70 (4H, m).

Examples 310 to 986

The following compounds were obtained in the same manner as in Examplesabove using appropriate starting materials.

TABLE A

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 310 —OCH₃ 492 311 —O(CH₂)₂C₆H₅ 582 312—N(CH₃)(CH₂)₂N(CH₃)C₆H₅ 624 313 —OCH(C₆H₅)₂ 644 314 —N(CH₃)(CH₂)₂C₆H₅595 315 —N(CH₃)(CH₂)₂N(C₂H₅)₂ 590 316 —OC₆H₅ 554 317 —C₆H₅ 538 318—CH₂CONHC₂H₅ 547

TABLE B

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 319

602 320

636 321

569 322

609 323

623 324

637 325

604 326

601 327

542 328

545 329

547 330

586 331

653 332

592 333

587 334

636 335

652 336

609 337

586 338

566 339

581 340

544 341

625 342

596 343

572 344

638 345

637 346

581 347

596 348

600 349

601 350

621 351

585

TABLE C

Example No. R1 R2 MS(M + 1) 352 —(CH₂)₃CH₃ —(CH₂)₃CH₃ 373 353 —CH₂C₆H₅—(CH₂)₃N(CH₃)₂ 436 354 —CH₃ —(CH₂)₃N(CH₃)CH₂C₆H₅ 436 355 —H—(CH₂)₃N(CH₃)₂ 346 356 —CH₃ —CH₃ 289

TABLE D

Example No. R1 R2 MS(M + 1) 357 —CH₃

357 358 —CH₃

380 359 —C₂H₅

455 360 —CH₃

468 361 —CH₃

399 362 —H

351 363 —H

338 364 —C₂H₅

455 365 —H

383 366 —H

358 367 —CH₃

448 368 —CH₃

496 369 —H

374

TABLE E

Example MS No. R1 (M + 1) 370

596 371

553 372

635 373

580 374

488 375

530 376

510 377

549 378

516 379

516 380

491 381

554 382

604 383

604 384

495 385

496 386

521 387

523 388

523 389

527 390

597 391

496 392

523 393

496

TABLE F

Example No. R1 R2 MS(M + 1) 394 —(CH₂)₂CH₃ —(CH₂)₃C₆H₅ 554 395—(CH₂)₂N(CH₃)₂ —CH₂C₆H₅ 555 396 —H —CH₂C(CH₃)₃ 464 397 —CH₃—(CH₂)₂N(C₂H₅)₂ 507 398 —H —(CH₂)₂SCH₃ 468

TABLE G

Example MS No. R1 R2 (M + 1) 399 —C₂H₅

572 400 —CH₃

490 401 —H

607 402 —CH₃

518 403 —CH₃

513 404 —CH₃

505 405 —H

504 406 —H

485 407 —H

485 408 —H

485 409 —H

474 410 —CH₃

559 411 —CH₃

533 412 —C₂H₅

556 413 —C₂H₅

518 414 —CH₃

601 415 —H

528 416 —H

462 417 —H

502 418 —H

521 419 —H

562 420 —H

521 421 —CH₂C₆H₅

657 422 —CH₃

591 423 —H

490 424 —H

478 425 —H

499 426 —H

494 427 —H

474 428 —H

491 429 —H

487

TABLE H

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 432 —(CH₂)₃CH₃ 519 433 —(CH₂)₂N(CH₃)₂ 534 434—(CH₂)₃OCH₃ 535 435 —(CH₂)₅CH₃ 547 436 —CO₂C(CH₃)₃ 563

TABLE I

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 437

554 438

554 439

554 440

540 441

541 442

597 443

540 444

659 445

665 446

630 447

579 448

596 449

613 450

579 451

580 452

567 453

553 454

531 455

559 456

560 457

569 458

637 459

604 460

635 461

573 462

649 463

636 464

593 465

623 466

607 467

606 468

596 469

597 470

596 471

611 472

549 473

574 474

543 475

540 476

557 477

554 478

597 479

568 480

622 481

579 482

639 483

597

TABLE J

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 484 —CH₂OC₆H₅ 515 485 —(CH₂)₂C₆H₅ 513 486—CH═CHC₆H₅ 511 487 —(CH₂)₂OC₆H₅ 529 488 —(CH₂)₃C₆H₅ 527 489 —CH(CH₃)₂451 490 —(CH₂)₂N(COCH₃)C₆H₅ 570

TABLE K

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 491

514 492

486 493

486 494

486 495

500 496

475 497

491 498

475 499

491 500

505 501

505 502

491 503

505 504

596 505

541 506

535 507

535 508

529 509

513 510

529 511

541 512

512 513

512 514

525 515

524 516

524 517

474 518

525 519

513 520

531 521

538 522

538 523

541 524

512 525

554 526

552 527

514 528

491 529

525 530

479 531

493 532

507 533

492 534

503 535

501 536

545 537

527 538

527 539

539 540

543 541

540 542

490 543

492 544

504 545

543 546

556 547

562 548

528 549

543 550

539 551

518 552

476 553

489 554

489 555

489 556

490

TABLE L

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 557

472 558

468 559

468 560

470 561

470 562

468 563

467 564

483 565

480 566

508 567

486 568

499 569

499 570

482 571

482 572

484 573

481

TABLE M

Example No. R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 MS(M + 1) 574 —H —H —OCH₃ —H —H 515 575 —H —H—NHCOCH₃ —H —H 542 576 —H —H —H —NHCOCH₃ —H 542 577 —H —H —CF₃ —H —H 553578 —H —H —H —H —OCH₃ 515 579 —H —H —H —H —CH₃ 499 580 —H —H —H —H —F503 581 —H —H —H —H —N(CH₃)₂ 528 582 —H —H —H —OCH₃ —H 515 583 —H —H —H—CH₃ —H 499 584 —H —H —COCH₃ —H —H 527 585 —H —H —C₆H₅ —H —H 561 586 —H—H —SO₂NH₂ —H —H 564 587 —H —H

—H —H 550 588 —H —H

—H —H 562

TABLE N

Ex- ample No. R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 MS(M + 1) 589 —H —H —H —H —OCH₃ 378 590 —H—H —H —OCH₃ —H 378 591 —H —H —OCH₃ —H —H 378 592 —H —H —H —H —H 348 593—H —H —H —H —CN 373 594 —H —H —H —CN —H 373 595 —H —H —CN —H —H 373 596—H —H —H —H —CF₃ 416 597 —H —H —H —CF₃ —H 416 598 —H —H —CF₃ —H —H 416599 —H —H —H —H —OCF₃ 432 600 —H —H —H —OCF₃ —H 432 601 —H —H —OCF₃ —H—H 432 602 —H —H —H —C₆H₅ —H 424 603 —H —H —H —N(C₂H₅)₂ —H 419 604 —H —H—(CH₂)₂COCH₃ —H —H 418 605 —H —H —COC₂H₅ —H —H 404 606 —H —OH —COCH₃ —H—H 406 607 —H —H —SCH₃ —H —H 394 608 —H —H —C₆H₅ —H —H 424 609 —H —H —H—H —C₆H₅ 424 610 —H —H —H —OC₆H₅ —H 440 611 —H —H —COCH₃ —H —H 390 612—H —H

—H —H 415 613 —H —H —H —H

415 614 —H —H

—H —H 414 615 —H —H

—H —H 413 616 —H —H

—H —H 556

TABLE O

Ex- ample No. R1 MS(M + 1) 617

392 618

398 619

398 620

405 621

419 622

416 623

422 624

399 625

349 626

399 627

349 628

416 629

399 630

413 631

400 632

402 633

363 634

380 635

399 636

402 637

416 638

416 639

430 640

430 641

446 642

445 643

419 644

432 645

435 646

460 647

460 648

460 649

474 650

445 651

431 652

417 653

421 654

431 655

417 656

431 657

445 658

431 659

431 660

405 661

419 662

446 663

432 664

417 665

431 666

403 667

449 668

449 669

435 670

445 671

465

TABLE P

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 672

557 673

545 674

571 675

647 676

555 677

555 678

556 679

578 680

538 681

577 682

530 683

571 684

531 685

571 686

585 687

583 688

575 689

575 690

557 691

556 692

621 693

605

TABLE Q

Ex- am- ple No. R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 MS(M + 1) 694 —H —H —OCH₃ —H —H 532 695—H —OCH₃ —OCH₃ —H —H 562 696 —Cl —H —H —H —H 536 697 —H —Cl —H —H —H 536698 —H —H —Cl —H —H 536 699 —H —Cl —Cl —H —H 570 700 —H —H —CH₃ —H —H516 701 —H —CH₃ —CH₃ —H —H 530 702 —H —H —CO₂C₂H₅ —H —H 574 703 —H —H—CN —H —H 527 704 —H —H —CF₃ —H —H 570 705 —H —H —OCF₃ —H —H 586 706 —H—H —(CH₂)₂CH₃ —H —H 544 707 —H —F —Cl —H —H 554 708 —OCH₃ —H —CH₂CH═CH₂—H —H 572 709 —H —N(C₂H₅)₂ —H —H —H 573 710 —H —H —CH(CH₃)₂ —H —H 544711 —H —H —(CH₂)₂COCH₃ —H —H 572 712 —H —NHC₆H₅ —H —H —H 593 713 —H —H—SCH₃ —H —H 548 714

—H —H —H —H 635 715 —H —H —C₆H₅ —H —H 578 716 —H —H —OCH₂C₆H₅ —H —H 608717 —H —H —CH₂C₆H₅ —H —H 592 718 —H —H —O(CH₂)₇CH₃ —H —H 630 719 —H—OC₆H₅ —H —H —H 594 720 —H —H —(CH₂)₅CH₃ —H —H 586 721 —H —H —NO₂ —H —H547 722 —H —H —COCH₃ —H —H 544 723 —H —H —H —H —H 502 724 —H —H —NHCOCH₃—H —H 559 725 —H —H

—H —H 569 726 —H —H

—H —H 568 727 —H —H

—H —H 567 728 —H —H

—H —H 724 729 —H —H

—H —H 584 730 —H —H

—H —H 724 731 —H —H

—H —H 585

TABLE R

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 732

546 733

552 734

552 735

559 736

570 737

576 738

553 739

503 740

553 741

503 742

570 743

553 744

543 745

544 746

554 747

542 748

517 749

534 750

553 751

556 752

577 753

584 754

584 755

585 756

599 757

599 758

586 759

614 760

571 761

573 762

575 763

585 764

571 765

585 766

599 767

585 768

587 769

587 770

587 771

601 772

571 773

599 774

599 775

603 776

597

TABLE S

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 777 —CH₂C₆H₅ 659 778 —CH₂CH═CH₂ 609 779—CH₂CH═CHC₆H₅ 685 780 —(CH₂)₃C₆H₅ 687 781 —CH₂COC₆H₅ 687 782 —CH₃ 583783 —C₂H₅ 597 784 —(CH₂)₂CH₃ 611 785 —CH₂CH(CH₃)₂ 625 786 —(CH₂)₂N(CH₃)₂640 787 —(CH₂)₃CH₂CH═CH₂ 651 788 —(CH₂)₃OH 627

TABLE T

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 789

693 790

727 791

673 792

735 793

665 794

660 795

660 796

660 797

664

TABLE U

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 798

448 799

478 800

455 801

455 802

474 803

405 804

472 805

455 806

469 807

456 808

455 809

483 810

501 811

475 812

488 813

516 814

516 815

487 816

477 817

487 818

487 819

501 820

487 821

489 822

503 823

487 824

461 825

475 826

475 827

489 828

502 829

488 830

473 831

487 832

459 833

505 834

475 835

489 836

501 837

473 838

473 839

474 840

455 841

469 842

443 843

485 844

499 845

487 846

458 847

484 848

455 849

485 850

469 851

473 852

473 853

456 854

461 855

455 856

455 857

455 858

444 859 .

487 860

473 861

487 862

487 863

487

TABLE V

Ex- am- MS ple (M + No. R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 1) 864 —H —H —H —H —H 428 865 —H—H —OCH₃ —H —H 458 866 —H —N(CH₃)₂ —H —H —H 471 867 —H —H —N(CH₃)₂ —H —H471 868 —H —H —CN —H —H 453 869 —COCH₃ —H —H —H —H 470 870 —H —H —COCH₃—H —H 470 871 —OC₆H₅ —H —H —H —H 520 872 —H —H —OC₆H₅ —H —H 520 873 —CN—H —H —H —H 453 874 —H —H —C₆H₅ —H —H 504 875 —H —H —SO₂CH₃ —H —H 506876 —H —H —N(C₂H₅)₂ —H —H 499 877 —H —C₆H₅ —H —H —H 504 878 —H —H

—H —H 511 879 —H —H

—H —H 493 880 —H —H

—H —H 494 881 —H

—H —H —H 509 882 —H

—H —H —H 495

TABLE W

Ex- MS ample (M + No. R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 1) 883 —H —H —CH₃ —H —H 456 884 —H—H —F —H —H 460 885 —H —H —OCH₃ —H —H 472 886 —H —H —H —H —CH₃ 456 887—H —H —H —OCH₃ —H 472 888 —H —H —H —H —OCH₃ 472 889 —H —H —OCH₃ —OH —H488

TABLE X

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 890 —CH₂OC₆H₅ 458 891 —(CH₂)₂C₆H₅ 456 892—CH═CHC₆H₅ 454 893 —(CH₂)₂OC₆H₅ 472 894 —(CH₂)₃C₆H₅ 470 895 —(CH₂)₄C₆H₅484 896 —CH₂SC₆H₅ 474 897 —(CH₂)₂COC₆H₅ 484

TABLE Y

Example No. R1 MS(M + 1) 898

457 899

476 900

488 901

429 902

429 903

429 904

418 905

434 906

418 907

434 908

448 909

448 910

434 911

484 912

484 913

472 914

497 915

514 916

498 917

468 918

455 919

455 920

468 921

475 922

467 923

467 924

469 925

502 926

486 927

481 928

495 929

481 930

500 931

514 932

455 933

527 934

527 935

527 936

539 937

523 938

511 939

495 940

457 941

431 942

444 943

480 944

468 945

436 946

450 947

435 948

446 949

468 950

444 951

486 952

482 953

510 954

433 955

435 956

495 957

447 958

495 959

489 960

517 961

501 962

468 963

513 964

505 965

505 966

505 967

486 968

490 969

419 970

500 971

508 972

508 973

433 974

468 975

484 976

514 977

509 978

482 979

498

TABLE Z Example No. structure MS(M + 1) 981

628 982

446 983

502 984

474 985

530 986

544Pharmacological Test 1(1) Production of Human Kv1.5-expressing CHO-K1 Cell Lines

CHO-K1 cell lines stably expressing human Kv1.5 channels were preparedin the following manner.

Full-length human Kv1.5 cDNA was cloned from a human heart cDNA library(produced by Stratagene). The obtained human Kv1.5 sequence correspondsto the sequence described in FASEB J. 5, 331-337 (1991).

The obtained human Kv1.5 cDNA was inserted into a plasmid encoding a CMVpromoter and a G418 resistance marker to produce a Kv1.5 expressionvector. The human Kv1.5 expression vector was transfected into CHO-K1cells by the lipofectamine method. After culturing the cells in an F-12medium (produced by Invitrogen Corp.) containing 10% FBS (produced byInvitrogen Corp.) for 3 or 4 days, the medium was replaced with aFBS-containing F-12 medium that included 1,000 μg/ml of G418 (producedby Invitrogen Corp.), and single colonies were isolated. The amount ofKv1.5 channel expression in the single colonies was quantified at themRNA level by RT-PCR and then quantified at the protein level by westernblotting. Finally, the expressed current was analyzed by patch clampmethod. Cell lines expressing a current of 200 pA or more per cell wereselected as channel-expressing cell lines for activity measurement bypatch clamp method.

(2) Production of CHO Cell Line Expressing Human GIRK1/4

CHO cell lines stably expressing human GIRK1/4 channels were prepared inthe following manner.

Full-length human GIRK1 cDNA was cloned from HuH cell- and HeLacell-derived cDNA libraries. Full-length GIRK4 cDNA was amplified from ahuman heart cDNA library (produced by Clontech Laboratories, Inc.) byPCR using synthetic primers shown in Table 1, and cloned into the Eco-RIrestriction enzyme site of pCR-Blunt (produced by InvitrogenCorporation) or into the HincII site of pUC118 (produced by Takara Bio,Inc.).

TABLE 1 Primer Sequence hGIRK1-S 5′-ATGTCTGCACTCCGAAG SEQ ID No. 1GAAATTTG-3′ hGIRK1-A 5′-TTATGTGAAGCGATCAG SEQ ID No. 2 AGTTC-3′hGIRK1-F2 5′-GCAGGGTACCCCTTCGT SEQ ID No. 3 ATTATGTCTGCACTCC-3′hGIRK1-A3 5′-GGTGTCTGCCGAGATTT SEQ ID No. 4 GA-3′ hGIRK1-A45′-CCGAGTGTAGGCGATCA SEQ ID No. 5 CCC-3′ hGIRK4-S 5′-ATGGCTGGCGATTCTAGSEQ ID No. 6 GAATGCC-3′ hGIRK4-A 5′-TCTCACCGAGCCCCTGG SEQ ID No. 7CCTCCC-3′ hGIRK4-S2 5′-AACCAGGACATGGAGAT SEQ ID No. 8 TGG-3′ hGIRK4-A25′-GAGAACAGGAAAGCGGA SEQ ID No. 9 CAC-3′

The obtained human GIRK1 and GIRK4 cDNA sequences correspond to knownsequences (NCBI database: GIRK1 (NM_(—)002239) and GIRK4 (NM_(—)000890)respectively). The obtained GIRK1 and GIRK4 cDNA sequences were clonedinto the Eco-RI restriction enzyme site of pCR-Blunt (available fromInvitrogen Corporation) or into the HincII site of pUC118 (availablefrom Takara Bio, Inc.). A GIRK4 expression vector was constructed byinsertion into the BamHI-XhoI site of pcDNA5/FRT. A GIRK1 expressionvector was constructed by insertion into the KpnI-XhoI site ofpcDNA3.1(+) or pCAG_neo. FLP-IN-CHO cells (produced by InvitrogenCorporation) were transfected with human GIRK1 and GIRK4 expressionvectors by using Lipofectamine 2000 (produced by Invitrogen Corporation)according to the protocol enclosed with the reagent or using anelectronic induction method (“Nucleofector Kit-T”, produced by Amaxa).First, the cells transfected with the GIRK4 expression vector werecultured in a 10% serum-containing F12 medium (produced by Sigma)supplemented with 600 μg/ml of hygromycin in an incubator with 5% carbondioxide at 37° C. Then the cells expressing GIRK4 were transfected withthe GIRK1 expression vector and were cultured in 10% serum-containingF12 medium supplemented with 350 μg/ml of G418 and 600 μg/ml ofhygromycin in an incubator with 5% carbon dioxide at 37° C. to selectGIRK1/4 expressing cell lines. Cell populations whose growth wasobserved after about 2 weeks were isolated using cloning rings, and theobtained single colonies were proliferated. RNA was extracted fromsingle colonies, and single-stranded cDNA was synthesized by a cDNAsynthesis kit (produced by Invitrogen Corporation), and the amount ofexpression was quantified at the mRNA level by real-time PCR (AppliedBiosystems, Ltd.). Finally, the expressed current was analyzed by patchclamp method described below. The cell lines expressing a current of 500pA or more per cell were selected as channel-expressing cell lines foractivity measurement by patch clamping method.

(3) Measurement of Ion Channel Current by Patch Clamp Method (HumanKv1.5-expressing CHO-K1 Cell Line)

An experiment was carried out using a patch clamp setup at roomtemperature (20 to 26° C.). A perfusion chamber having a diameter of 20mm (flow rate: about 5 ml/min) was mounted on the stage of aphase-contrast inverted microscope (produced by Nikon Corporation)placed on a vibration isolated table. A poly-L-lysine (produced bySigma)-coated coverslip (diameter: 15 mm, produced by Matsunami GlassInd., Ltd.) on which human Kv1.5-expressing cells were cultured wasplaced in the perfusion chamber.

Depolarizing stimulation pulses were applied and ionic current wasrecorded by using a patch clamp amplifier (EPC-7 or EPC-7 PLUS, producedby HEKA) and a personal computer (manufactured by IBM Corp.) in whichsoftware for data acquisition and analysis of ion channel current (PULSE8.77, produced by HEKA) was installed. The current was measured in thewhole-cell configuration of the patch-clamp technique. The tip(resistance: 2 to 4 MΩ) of a borosilicate glass pipette (produced bySutter Instrument Co.) was gently placed on the cell membrane by using athree-dimensional mechanical micromanipulator (produced by Shoshin EMCorporation). Weak suction resulted in giga seal formation (the pipetteresistance increased to more than 1 GΩ). Subsequently, stronger suctionwas applied to break the cell membrane. The capacitative current derivedfrom the cell membrane was corrected using a patch clamp amplifier.Subsequently, the series resistance (Rs) between the pipette and theinterior of the cell was measured and corrected.

The composition of the extracellular solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

NaCl 140 mM, KCl 40 mM, CaCl₂ 1.8 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, NaH₂PO₄ 0.33 mM, HEPES5 mM Glucose 5.5 mM (pH = 7.4)

Each test compound was prepared as a 1000-fold concentrated stocksolution that was dissolved in DMSO and then diluted in theextracellular solution.

The composition of the electrode internal solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

KOH 100 mM, KCl 40 mM, Aspartic acid 70 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, MgATP 5 mM, K₂creatine phosphate 5 mM, HEPES 5 mM EGTA 5 mM (pH = 7.2)(4) Measurement of Ion Channel Current by Patch Clamp Method (HumanGIRK1/4-expressing CHO-K1 Cell Line)

An experiment was carried out using a patch clamp setup at roomtemperature (20 to 26° C.). A perfusion chamber having a diameter of 20mm (flow rate: about 5 ml/min) was mounted on the stage of aphase-contrast inverted microscope (produced by Nikon Corporation)placed on a vibration isolation table. A poly-L-lysine (produced bySigma)-coated coverslip (diameter: 15 mm, produced by Matsunami GlassInd., Ltd.) on which human GIRK1/4-expressing cells were cultured wasplaced in the perfusion chamber.

Hyperpolarizing stimulation pulses were applied and ionic current wasrecorded using a patch clamp amplifier (EPC-7 or EPC-7 PLUS,manufactured by HEKA) and a personal computer (manufactured by IBMCorp.) in which software for data acquisition and analysis of ionchannel current (PULSE 8.77, manufactured by HEKA) was installed. Thecurrent was measured in the whole-cell configuration of the patch-clamptechnique. The tip (resistance: 2 to 4 MΩ) of a borosilicate glasspipette (produced by Sutter Instrument Co.) was gently placed on thecell membrane by using a three-dimensional mechanical micromanipulator(produced by Shoshin EM Corporation). Weak suction resulted in giga sealformation (the pipette resistance increased to more than 1 GΩ).Subsequently, stronger suction was applied to break the cell membrane.The capacitative current derived from the cell membrane was correctedusing a patch clamp amplifier. Subsequently, the series resistance (Rs)between the pipette and the interior of the cell was measured andcorrected.

The composition of the extracellular solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

NaCl 140 mM, KCl 4 mM, CaCl₂ 1.8 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, NaH₂PO₄ 0.33 mM, HEPES5 mM Glucose 5.5 mM (pH = 7.4)

Each test compound was prepared as a 1000-fold concentrated stocksolution that was dissolved in DMSO and then diluted in theextracellular solution.

The composition of the electrode internal solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

KOH 100 mM, KCl 40 mM, Aspartic acid 70 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, MgATP 5 mM, K₂creatine phosphate 5 mM, HEPES 5 mM EGTA 5 mM (pH = 7.2)(5) Measurement of Human Kv1.5 Current

While the membrane potential was holded at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses(−80 mV for 0.05 seconds→□□+40 mV for 0.2 seconds →□□−40 mV for 0.2seconds→□□−80 mV for 0.05 seconds) were applied at a stimulationfrequency of 1 Hz to measure Kv1.5 channel current. More specifically,first, while perfusing an extracellular solution containing 0.1% DMSOand holding the membrane potential at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses wereapplied. The current obtained during the pulse application was recordedas a current in the absence of the test compounds. Subsequently, whileperfusing an extracellular solution containing 0.1 μM of a test compoundand holding the membrane potential at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses wereapplied. After the inhibitory effect of the test compound had beenstabilized, the current was recorded. The same procedure was repeatedusing an extracellular solution containing 1 μM of the test compound andthen using an extracellular solution containing 10 μM of the testcompound. The current obtained using the solution containing the testcompound at each concentration was recorded.

The data was analyzed by using the step end current recorded during the+40 mV depolarizing stimulation. The “step end current” refers to theaverage current flowing for a period of 195 to 199 milliseconds from thestart of the +40 mV depolarizing pulse stimulation.

Using the step end current in the presence of the test compound and thestep end current in the absence of the test compound, the relativecurrent in the solution containing the test compound at eachconcentration was calculated according to the following formula:Relative current=(Step end current in the presence of the testcompound)/(Step end current in the absence of the test compound)(6) Measurement of Human GIRK1/4 Current

While the membrane potential was holded at −80 mV, hyperpolarizingpulses (−80 mV for 0.05 seconds→□□−120 mV for 0.2 seconds→□□−80 mV for0.05 seconds) were applied at a stimulation frequency of 1 Hz to measureGIRK1/4 channel current. More specifically, first, while perfusing anextracellular solution containing 0.1% DMSO and maintaining the membranepotential at −80 mV, hyperpolarizing pulses were applied. The currentobtained during the pulse application was recorded as the current in theabsence of the test compounds. Subsequently, while perfusing anextracellular solution containing 0.1 μM of a test compound andmaintaining the membrane potential at −80 mV, hyperpolarizing pulseswere applied. After the inhibitory effect of the test compound had beenstabilized, the current was recorded. The same procedure was repeatedusing an extracellular solution containing 1 μM of the test compound andthen using an extracellular solution containing 10 μM of the testcompound. The current obtained using the solution containing the testcompound at each concentration were recorded.

The data was analyzed by using the step end current recorded during the−120 mV depolarizing stimulation. The “step end current” refers to theaverage current flowing for a period of 195 to 199 milliseconds from thestart of the −120 mV depolarizing pulse stimulation.

Using the step end current in the presence of the test compound and thestep end current in the absence of the test compound, the relativecurrent in the solution containing the test compound at eachconcentration was calculated according to the following formula:Relative current=(Step end current in the presence of the testcompound)/(Step end current in the absence of the test compound)(7) Calculation of Inhibitory Activity on Kv1.5 Channel Ionic Currentand GIRK1/4 Channel Current

The concentration for 50% inhibition of Kv1.5 channel current or GIRK1/4channel current (IC₅₀ value) was calculated according to the followingnonlinear regression equation:Relative current=1/(1+[Concentration of the compound]/IC ₅₀)^(nH)wherein nH is the Hill coefficient.

Table 2 shows the test results.

TABLE 2 Test Compound KV1.5 IC₅₀ (μM) Compound of Example 14 0.23Compound of Example 18 0.39 Compound of Example 24 0.32 Compound ofExample 26 0.30 Compound of Example 34 0.33 Compound of Example 38 0.38Compound of Example 40 0.86 Compound of Example 42 0.77 Compound ofExample 46 0.42 Compound of Example 62 0.123. Third Invention

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis of ethylN-(5-methoxy-2-nitrophenyl)-N-methyl malonamate

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 96 mg) was suspended in 10 ml ofdimethylformamide (DMF). N-Methyl-5-methoxy-2-nitroaniline (364 mg) wasadded thereto at 0° C., and stirring was conducted at room temperaturefor 30 minutes. Ethyl malonyl chloride (0.38 ml) was added at 0° C. tothe stirred mixture, and the reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. Water was added thereto, and extraction withethyl acetate was performed. The organic layer was dried over sodiumsulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane:ethylacetate=2:1→1:2). The purified product was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the title compound(554 mg) as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.15-3.17 (2H, m), 3.25(3H, s), 3.92 (3H, s), 4.13 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 6.93 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),7.02 (1H, dd, J=2.8 and 9.2 Hz), 8.15 (1H, d, J=9.2 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 2 Synthesis of ethylN-(2-amino-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-methyl malonamate

Palladium on carbon (10%, 0.5 g) was added to an ethanol solution (150ml) of ethyl N-(5-methoxy-2-nitrophenyl)-N-methyl malonamate (3.0 g),and catalytic reduction was conducted at room temperature and normalpressure. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite to remove thecatalyst. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to givethe title compound(2.68 g) as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 1.22 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.19-3.27 (5H, m),3.52-3.68 (2H, br), 3.74 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7.1 Hz), 6.62 (1H, d,J=2.7 Hz), 6.73 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 6.79 (1H, dd, J=2.7 and 8.7 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 3 Synthesis of8-methoxy-1-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium ethoxide (204 mg) was added to an ethanol solution (15 ml) ofethyl N-(2-amino-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-methyl malonamate (266 mg), andstirred at 65° C. for 2.5 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography(dichloromethane:methanol=1:0→10:1). The purified product wasconcentrated to dryness under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(176.3 mg) as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 3.36 (2H, s), 3.43 (3H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 6.79-6.83(1H, m), 7.06-7.09 (1H, m), 8.72 (1H, br-s).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 4 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-methoxy-5-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 44 mg) was suspended in dimethylformamide(DMF) (8 ml), and cooled in an ice water bath to 0° C.

8-Methoxy-1-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione (220 mg)was added to the suspension at the same temperature, and stirred at 0°C. for 1 hour. Ethyl iodide (187 mg) was added to the mixture andstirred at room temperature overnight. Water was added to the reactionmixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed. The organiclayer was dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1→1:1). The purified product was concentratedto dryness under reduced pressure to give the title compound(190.2 mg)as a yellow solid.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 1.11 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 3.31-3.32 (2H, m), 3.40(3H, s), 3.59-3.68 (1H, m), 3.85 (3H, s), 4.18-4.30 (1H, m), 6.78 (1H,d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.84 (1H, dd, J=9.0 and 2.8 Hz), 7.26 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz).

REFREENCE EXAMPLE 5 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-methoxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 76 mg) was suspended in DMF (8 ml).1-Ethyl-7-methoxy-5-methyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(190 mg) was added thereto at 0° C., and stirring was conducted at thesame temperature for 1 hour. Methyl iodide (0.19 ml) was added to themixture, and stirred at room temperature for 3 days. Water was added tothe reaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed.The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate). The purified product was concentrated todryness under reduced pressure to give the title compound(169 mg) as ayellow powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.86 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),3.40 (3H, s), 3.65-3.76 (1H, m), 3.85 (3H, s), 4.12-4.24 (1H, m), 6.73(1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.83 (1H, dd, J=9.0 and 2.8 Hz), 7.22 (1H, d, J=9.0Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-hydroxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

A 1.0 M boron tribromide/dichloromethane solution (1.22 ml) was added toa dichloromethane solution (3 ml) of1-ethyl-7-methoxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(169 mg) at 0° C., and stirred at room temperature overnight. Water andmethanol were added to the reaction mixture and extraction with themixture solvent (dichloromethane:methanol=10:1) was performed. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentratedto dryness under reduced pressure to give the title compound(156.4 mg)as a white powder.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.90 (3H, s), 1.16 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.55 (3H, s),3.41 (3H, s), 3.66-3.78 (1H, m), 4.12-4.23 (1H, m), 6.79 (1H, d, J=2.7Hz), 6.84 (1H, dd, J=8.8 and 2.7 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 7.18 (1H,d, J=8.8 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7 Synthesis of7-(3-chloropropoxy)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

1-Ethyl-7-hydroxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(1.85 g) and potassium carbonate(1.2 g) were added to 50%water-containing acetonitrile (40 ml), and dissolved by heating to 70°C. 1-Bromo-3-chloropropane (2.1 ml) was added thereto, and heating wasconducted under reflux for 6 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled toroom temperature. Water was added, and extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (n-hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1→1:1). The purifiedproduct was concentrated to dryness under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound(2.18 g) as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.86 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.21-2.38 (2H, m), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.63-3.89 (4H, m), 4.10-4.26 (2H, m),6.74 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.83 (1H, dd, J=2.8 and 9.0 Hz), 7.21 (1H, d,J=9.0 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-(3-iodopropoxy)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

7-(3-Chloropropoxy)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(2.18 g) and sodium iodide (4.8 g) were added to acetone (50 ml), andheated under reflux for 8.5 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled toroom temperature, water was added, and extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (n-hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1). The purifiedproduct was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(2.76 g) as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.87 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H, s),2.26-2.34 (2H, m), 3.39 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 3.65-3.76 (1H, m), 3.41 (3H,s), 4.07 (2H, t, J=5.8 Hz), 4.12-4.24 (1H, m), 6.74 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),6.83 (1H, dd, J=9.0 and 2.8 Hz), 7.22 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9 Synthesis of 3-iodoquinolin-4-ol

Potassium carbonate(5.2 g) was added to a DMF solution(50 ml) of4-hydroxy quinoline(5.0 g) and the mixture was stirred. Iodine (9.6 g)was added to the mixture, followed by stirring at room temperature for 3hours. A saturated sodium hydrogencarbonate aqueous solution (73 ml) of25% sodium sulfite, and water(50 ml) were added to the reaction mixture.The mixture was stirred and the precipitated insoluble matter wasseparated. The filtrate was washed with water and dried to give thetitle compound (9.0 g) as a white powder.

mp: 288 to 294° C. (dec.)

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10 Synthesis of 3-bromoquinolin-4-ol

N-Bromosuccinimide(1.3 g) was added to a DMF solution (15 ml) of4-hydroxy quinoline(1.0 g) and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 15 hours. A sodium hydrogencarbonate aqueous solution of25% sodium sulfite was added to the mixture. The mixture was stirred andthe precipitated insoluble matter was separated. The filtrate wasdissolved in a mixture of ethyl acetate and methanol, and an insolublematter was removed by filtration. The filtrate was condensed underreduced pressure, and the residue was washed with ethyl acetate anddried to give the title compound(1.1 g) as a white powder.

mp: 286 to 287° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 11 Synthesis of 3-bromo-1H-quinolin-2-one

Hydrogen peroxide solution(5.9 ml) was added to a THF solution (16 ml)of methyltrioxorhenium (VII) (24 mg). The mixture was stirred for 10minutes at room temperature. 3-Bromoquinoline(4.0 g) was added thereto,and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for four days. Ethylacetate(20 ml) was added to the reaction mixture. 20% Sodium sulfiteaqueous solution(30 ml) was added slowly to the mixture under icecooling. The mixture was stirred at room temperature. The organic layerwas condensed to a half volume under reduced pressure. Ethyl acetate(20ml) and 15% potassium carbonate aqueous solution(19 ml) were addedthereto, and the organic layer was extracted. 15% Potassium carbonateaqueous solution(19 ml) of p-toluenesulfonyl chloride(4 g) were addedthereto. The mixture was stirred for 10 minutes at room temperature. Thegenerated insoluble matter was separated, washed with ethyl acetate,water, and then with ether, and dried to give the title compound(3.2 g)as a white powder.

mp: 263 to 265° C.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 12 Synthesis of1-(pyridin-3-yl)-2,3-dihydrobenzoimidazol-2-one

N,N′-Carbonyldiimidazole(0.57 g) was added to a DMF solution (5 ml) ofN-pyridine-3-ylbenzene-1,2-diamine(0.5 g). The mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 1.5 hours. Water was added to the reaction mixtureand the precipitated insoluble matter was separated, washed with water,and dried to give the title compound(0.5 g) as a pale whitish purplepowder.

mp: 232 to 233° C. (dec.).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 13 Synthesis of5-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

Sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.32 g) was suspended in DMF(10 ml), and wascooled to 0° C. in an ice water bath.2-Methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one (0.57 g) was added thereto at thesame temperature, and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for an hour.Bromoacetaldehyde dimethylacetal(2.3 ml) was added thereto, and themixture was stirred at 80° C. for 5 hours. Water was added to thereaction liquid, followed by extraction by ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was dried over sodium sulfate, and condensed under reducedpressure. A 3N-hydrochloric acid(2 ml) was added to an acetone solution(10 ml) of the residue, and the liquid was stirred at 70° C. for 10hours. Water was added to the reaction liquid and stirred at roomtemperature. The precipitated insoluble matter was separated, washedwith water, and dried to give the title compound(0.56 g) as a whitesolid.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-D₆), δppm: 2.36 (s, 3H), 3.86 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.94-4.98(m, 1H), 6.04 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 6.59 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),7.41 (d, J=7.4H, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 14 Synthesis of5-(1H-benzoimidazol-2-ylmethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

5-(2,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridine-4-one (2.1 g) ando-phenylenediamine(1.1 g) were suspended in ethanol(20 ml). Sodiumhydrogensulfite(5.2 g) was added, and the mixture was heated and stirredovernight under reflux. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature. Water was added thereto and the precipitated insolublematter was separated, washed with water, and dried to give the titlecompound(2.25 g).

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.36 (3H, s), 5.44 (2H, s), 6.55 (1H, s), 6.73(1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.05-7.15 (2H, m), 7.43 (1H, d, J=7.0 Hz), 7.50 (1H,d, J=8.3 Hz), 7.70 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 15 Synthesis of 3-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-quinolin-4-one

2N Hydrochloric acid(10 ml) was added to a DMF solution(5 ml) of4-chloro-(3-pyridin-3-yl)quinoline(0.51 g), and the mixture was stirredat 80° C. for 1 hour. After the reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature, 2N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution(10 ml) was addeddropwise under ice cooling. The mixture was stirred. The precipitatedinsoluble matter was separated, washed with water and ether, and driedto give the title compound(0.35 g) as a pale whitish purple powder.

mp: 240 to 242° C. (dec.)

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 16 Synthesis of5-[{1-(3-chloropropyl)-1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl}methyl]-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

5-(1H-Benzimidazol-2-ylmethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridine-4-one(0.75g), 1-bromo-3-chloropropane(1.3 ml), and potassium carbonate(0.95 g)were added to 50% hydrous acetonitrile(16 ml). The mixture was heatedovernight under reflux. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature. Water was added thereto, followed by extraction by ethylacetate. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, and condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=1:1→0:1). The purified product wascondensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(0.18 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.02-2.09 (2H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 3.54 (2H, t,J=6.1 Hz), 4.55-4.61 (2H, m), 5.56 (2H, s), 6.51-6.53 (2H, m), 7.24-7.32(2H, m), 7.40-7.46 (1H, m), 7.54 (1H, d, J=5.9 Hz), 7.73-7.79 (1H, m).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 17 Synthesis of5-(3-chloropropyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-4-one

Methane sulfonyl chloride(0.24 ml) was added to a dichloromethanesolution(10 ml) of5-(3-hydroxypropyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridine-4-one (0.28 g) andtriethylamine(0.45 ml). The mixture was stirred at room temperature fortwo days. The reaction liquid was condensed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane=1:4→1:1). The purified product was condensed to dryness underreduced pressure to give the title compound(0.16 g) as a white amorphoussolid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 2.25-2.41 (2H, m), 2.41 (3H, s), 3.56 (2H, t,J=6.1 Hz), 4.18 (2H, t, 6.6 Hz), 6.48 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 6.55 (1H, s),7.17 (1H, d, J=7.4 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 18 Synthesis of7-(2-chloroethoxy)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

1-Ethyl-7-hydroxy-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(1.2g) and potassium carbonate(0.95 g) were added to 50% hydrousacetonitrile(24 ml). The mixture was heated to 70° C. to be dissolved.1-Bromo-2-chloroethane(1.9 ml) was added, and the mixture was heatedunder reflux for 7 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature. Water was added thereto, followed by extraction by ethylacetate. The organic layer was dried by sodium sulfate, and condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=2:1→1:1). The purified product wascondensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give the titlecompound(1.4 g) as a colorless oily matter.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 0.86 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 3.40 (3H, s), 3.64-3.77 (1H, m), 3.85 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz), 4.03-4.15(1H, m), 4.26 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz), 6.77 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz), 6.83 (1H, dd,J=9.0, 2.8 Hz), 7.23 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 19 Synthesis of7-[3-(3-aminopyridin-4-ylamino)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

10% Palladium on carbon(0.7 g) was added to a methanol solution (30 ml)of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(3-nitropyridin-4-ylamino)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(1.8g). The mixture was subjected to catalytic reduction at room temperatureunder normal pressure. The reaction mixture was subjected to celitefiltration to remove the catalyst. The filtrate was condensed underreduced pressure to give the title compound(1.4 g) as an orangeamorphous solid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 0.86 (3H, s), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.12-2.24 (2H, m), 3.40 (3H, m), 3.40-3.52 (2H, m), 3.63-3.74 (1H,m), 4.03-4.14 (3H, m), 6.51 (1H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 6.75-6.76 (1H, m), 6.84(1H, dd, J=9.0, 2.8 Hz), 7.22 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.93 (1H, s), 7.98 (1H,d, J=5.4 Hz).

EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-phenylpiperidin-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionehydrochloride

Potassium carbonate(0.54 g), sodium iodide(0.21 g), and 2-phenylpiperidine(0.23 g) were added to a DMF solution(15 ml) of7-(3-chloropropoxy)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.44g). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 5 hours. The reaction mixturewas cooled to room temperature. Water was added thereto, followed byextraction by ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water andthen with saturated saline, and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate.After condensation under reduced pressure, the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=2:1→1:1). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-Hydrogenchloride ethyl acetate solution(0.2 ml) was added to an ethyl acetatesolution (10 ml) of the residue, which was stirred at room temperature.The liquid was condensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound(0.18 g) as a white amorphous solid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 0.82(3H, s), 1.12 (3H, t, J=7.0 Hz), 1.51 (3H,s), 1.89-3.22(11H, m), 3.36(3H, s), 3.62-3.97 (5H, m), 4.09-4.18 (1H,m), 6.53-6.54 (1H, m), 6.62-6.67 (1H, m), 7.16 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz),7.36-7.47 (3H, m), 7.61-7.90 (2H, m), 12.40 (1H, brs).

EXAMPLE 2 Synthesis of7-[3-((R)-2,4-dibenzylpiperazin-1-yl)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 1 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 0.75(3H, s), 1.01 (3H, t, J=6.8 Hz), 1.33 (3H,s), 2.15-2.40(2H, m), 2.83-3.90 (13H, m), 3.97-4.61 (7H, m), 6.96-7.01(2H, m), 7.28-7.44 (9H, m), 7.59 (2H, br).

EXAMPLE 3 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-ylmethyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]propoxy}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

5-(1H-Benzimidazol-2-ylmethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridine-4-one(0.28g) and potassium carbonate(0.9 g) were added to a DMF solution(2 ml) of1-ethyl-7-(3-iodopropoxy)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.43 g). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. overnight. After thereaction liquid was condensed under reduced pressure, the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol=20:1→4:1). The purified product was condensed to dryness underreduced pressure to give the title compound(0.43 g) as a white amorphoussolid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 0.85 (3H, s), 1.15 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.53 (3H,s), 2.12-2.23 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.38 (3H, s), 3.61-3.72 (1H, m),3.95 (2H, t, J=5.7 Hz), 4.05-4.15 (1H, m), 4.65 (2H, t, J=6.5 Hz), 5.53(2H, s), 6.49-6.55 (2H, m), 6.70-6.71 (1H, m), 6.74-6.80 (1H, m), 7.19(1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.24-7.27 (2H, m), 7.33-7.38 (1H, m), 7.54 (1H, d,J=7.5 Hz), 7.75-7.79 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 4 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{2-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-ylmethyl)benzimidazol-1-yl]ethoxy}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Potassium carbonate(0.58 g), sodium iodide(0.21 g), and5-(1H-benzimidazol-2-ylmethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridine-4-one(0.39g) were added to a DMF solution(30 ml) of7-(2-chloroethoxy)-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.47g). The mixture was stirred at 65° C. overnight. The mixture was furtherstirred at 100° C. overnight. After the reaction mixture was condensedunder reduced pressure, the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=95:5→85:15). The purifiedproduct was condensed to dryness under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound(0.44 g) as a white amorphous solid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 0.77 (3H, s), 1.09 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.49 (3H,s), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.26 (3H, s), 3.61-3.74 (1H, m), 4.05-4.18 (1H, m),4.24 (2H, t, J=5.0 Hz), 4.93 (2H, t, J=5.0 Hz), 5.55-5.66 (2H, m),6.44-6.45 (1H, m), 6.51-6.54 (2H, m), 6.57-6.64 (1H, m), 7.00 (1H, d,J=9.0 Hz), 7.25-7.36 (2H, m), 7.58-7.62 (1H, m), 7.63 (1H, d, 7.6 Hz),7.77-7.80 (1H, m).

EXAMPLE 5 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-phenyl-benzoimidazol-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionehydrochloride

2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole(0.2 g) and potassium carbonate(0.29 g) wereadded to a DMF solution(5 ml) of1-ethyl-7-(3-iodopropoxy)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.49g). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 7 hours. The reaction mixturewas poured to ice water(50 ml), and the generated insoluble matter wasseparated. The insoluble matter was dissolved in ethyl acetate. Theliquid was dried over sodium sulfate and condensed under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane: ethyl acetate=1:3). The purified product was condensed underreduced pressure. A 1N-hydrogen chloride ethanol solution(1.0 ml) wasadded to an isopropyl alcohol solution of the residue. The mixture wascondensed under reduced pressure. Ether was added to the residue. Thegenerated insoluble matter was separated by filtration and dried to givethe title compound(0.32 g) as a white powder.

mp: 132 to 134° C.

EXAMPLE 6 Synthesis of7-[3-(4-chloro-2-oxo-3-phenyl-2H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

4-Chloro-3-phenyl-1H-quinoline-2-one(0.3 g) was suspended in DMF(6 ml).Sodium hydride (60% in oil) (51 mg) was added, and the mixture wasstirred for 15 minutes at room temperature.1-Ethyl-7-(3-iodopropoxy)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.55g) was added thereto and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for7 days. The reaction mixture was poured to ice water(50 ml), and thegenerated insoluble matter was separated. The insoluble matter wasdissolved in ethyl acetate. The liquid was dried over sodium sulfate andcondensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=1:1→1:3). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure, and the residue wasrecrystallized from ether, thereby obtaining the title compound(0.28 g)as a white powder.

mp: 122 to 128° C.

EXAMPLE 7 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-{3-[2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyridin-5-ylmethyl)imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-1-yl]propoxy}-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionedihydrochloride

A DMF solution(4 ml) of5-(2,2-dihydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-c]pyridine-4-one(0.20 g),7-[3-(3-aminopyridin-4-ylamino)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.37g), and sodium hydrogensulfite(0.47 g) were heated at 180° C. for 10minutes (microwave reactor). After the reaction liquid was condensedunder reduced pressure, the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate: methanol=95:5→60:40). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure. A 4N-hydrogen chlorideethyl acetate solution was added to an ethyl acetate solution of theresidue, which was stirred at room temperature. The generated insolublematter was separated by filtration, and dried to give the titlecompound(0.47 g) as a white amorphous solid.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆), δ ppm: 0.70 (3H, s), 0.95 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.30 (3H,s), 2.31-2.41 (2H, m), 2.40 (3H, s), 3.29 (3H, s), 3.60-3.70 (1H, m),3.98-4.09 (1H, m), 4.16 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.79 (2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 5.67(2H, s), 6.54 (1H, s), 6.80-6.85 (3H, m), 7.33 (1H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 7.76(1H, d, J=7.5 Hz), 8.33 (1H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 8.60 (1H, d, J=6.5 Hz), 9.36(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 8 Synthesis of7-[3-(3-bromo-2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

Under ice cooling, sodium hydride (60% in oil, 0.2 g) was added to a DMFsolution(10 ml) of 3-bromo-1H-quinoline-2-one(1.0 g). The mixture wasstirred at the same temperature for 15 minutes. Lithium bromide(0.76 g)was added to the mixture, and the liquid was stirred at the sametemperature for another 15 minutes, and then at room temperature for anhour. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C., and1-ethyl-7-(3-iodopropoxy)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(2.1g) was added thereto. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2hours, and at 50° C. for 8 hours. The reaction mixture was poured to icewater, and the generated insoluble matter was separated. The insolublematter was dissolved in a mixed solvent of ethyl acetate anddichloromethane. The liquid was dried with sodium sulfate and condensedunder reduced pressure. Ethyl acetate was added to the residue. Thegenerated insoluble matter was separated and dried to give the titlecompound(1.2 g) as a white powder.

mp: 168 to 169° C.

EXAMPLE 9 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 8 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 134 to 135° C.

EXAMPLE 10 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-[3-(3-iodo-4-oxo-4H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 8 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 97 to 106° C.

EXAMPLE 11 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(4-oxo-3-(pyridin-3-yl)-4H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 8 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 199 to 201° C.

EXAMPLE 12 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(4-oxo-4H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 8 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 174 to 177° C.

EXAMPLE 13 Synthesis of7-[3-(3-bromo-4-oxo-4H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 8 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 180 to 183° C.

EXAMPLE 14 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-oxo-3-phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzimidazol-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 6 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 0.84(3H, s), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.27-2.41 (2H, m), 3.36(3H, s), 3.6-3.78 (1H, m), 4.09(2H, t, J=5.9Hz), 4.11-4.26 (1H, m), 4.20(2H, t, J=6.6 Hz), 6.68 (1H, d, J=2.8 Hz),6.80 (1H, dd, J=2.8, 9.0 Hz), 6.99-7.14 (4H, m), 7.19 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz),7.33-7.47 (1H, m), 7.47-7.58 (4H, m).

EXAMPLE 15 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-[3-(3-hydroxy-2-oxo-3-phenyl-2,3-dihydroindol-1-yl)propoxy]-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 6 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 153 to 156° C.

EXAMPLE 16 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-oxo-3-(pyridin-3-yl)-2,3-dihydrobenzimidazol-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionehydrochloride

1-(Pyridin-3-yl)-1,3-dihydrobenzimidazole-2-one(0.2 g) was suspended inDMF(6 ml). Sodium hydride (55% in oil, 48 mg) was added under icecooling, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes.1-Ethyl-7-(3-iodopropoxy)-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.45g) was added to the mixture. The mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 3 hours. The reaction mixture was poured to ice water(100 ml),followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was driedover sodium sulfate and condensed under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate). Thepurified product was condensed under reduced pressure. A 0.5N-hydrogenchloride ethanol solution(1.9 ml) was added to an isopropyl alcoholsolution of the residue. The mixture was condensed under reducedpressure. Ether was added to the residue. The generated insoluble matterwas separated by filtration and dried to give the title compound(0.38 g)as a white powder.

White Powder

mp: 119 to 125° C.

EXAMPLE 17 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2′-oxospiro[[1,3]dioxolane-2,3′-indoline]-1′-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 6 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 143 to 147° C.

EXAMPLE 18 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-phenylindol-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 6 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 140 to 142° C.

EXAMPLE 19 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-oxo-3-phenyl-2H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

7-[3-(3-Bromo-2-oxo-2H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.5g), phenylboronic acid(0.12 g), tetrakis(triphenyl phosphine)palladium(0) (0.11 g), and potassium carbonate(0.39 g) were added to dioxane(5ml). The mixture was heated under reflux for 2 hours under nitrogenatmosphere. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. Waterwas added thereto, followed by extraction by ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was dried over sodium sulfate, and condensed under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(ethyl acetate: hexane=1:1→3:1). The purified product was condensed todryness under reduced pressure, thereby obtaining the titlecompound(0.34 g) as a white amorphous solid.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃), δ ppm: 0.84(3H, s), 1.14 (3H, t, J=7.1 Hz), 1.52 (3H,s), 2.27-2.42(2H, m), 3.37(3H, s), 3.62-3.80 (1H, m), 4.05-4.28 (3H, m),4.62(2H, t, J=7.2 Hz), 6.72 (1H, d, J=2.7 Hz), 6.83 (1H, dd, J=2.7, 9.0Hz), 7.19 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.20-7.30 (1H, m), 7.32-7.58 (5H, m),7.60-7.67 (1H, m), 7.67-7.74 (2H, m), 7.84(1H, s).

EXAMPLE 20 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(4-oxo-3-phenyl-4H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 19 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 150 to 152° C.

EXAMPLE 21 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-{3-[3-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolin-1-yl]propoxy}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 19 using appropriate starting materials.

White Powder

mp: 159 to 161° C.

EXAMPLE 22 Synthesis of1-ethyl-7-{3-[3-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-4-oxo-4H-quinoline-1-yl]propoxy}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dionemesylate

Methanesulfonic acid(0.024 ml) was added to an ethyl acetate/isopropylalcohol solution(1:1, 8 ml) of1-ethyl-7-{3-[3-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-4-oxo-4H-quinoline-1-yl]propoxy}-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.2g) at 0° C., which was stirred at the same temperature for 2 hours. Theprecipitated insoluble matter was separated, washed with isopropylalcohol, and dried to give the title compound(0.19 g) as a white powder.

White Powder

mp: 188 to 189° C.

EXAMPLE 23 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-oxo-3-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinolin-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

10% Palladium on carbon(20 mg) was added to an ethanol/ethyl acetatesolution (1:1, 4 ml) of7-[3-(4-chloro-2-oxo-3-phenyl-2H-quinoline-1-yl)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.19g). The mixture was subjected to catalytic reduction at 50° C. undernormal pressure for 6 hours. The reaction mixture was subjected tocelite filtration to remove the catalyst. The filtrate was condensedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane: ethyl acetate=1:1). The purified product wascondensed under reduced pressure, and the residue was recrystallizedfrom ether/hexane, thereby obtaining the title compound(0.1 g) as awhite powder.

mp: 100 to 105° C.

EXAMPLE 24 Synthesis of7-[3-(2,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydroindol-1-yl)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 6 using appropriate starting materials.

Orange Powder

mp: 162 to 163° C.

EXAMPLE 25 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-[3-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydroindol-1-yl)propoxy]-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione

7-[3-(2,3-Dioxo-2,3-dihydroindol-1-yl)propoxy]-1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-1,5-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4-dione(0.3g) was suspended in hydrazine hydrate(3 ml), and the liquid was stirredfor two hours while heated under reflux. The reaction mixture was cooledto room temperature. Water was added thereto, followed by extraction byethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried by anhydrous sodium sulfate,and condensed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: hexane=85:15). The purifiedproduct was condensed under reduced pressure, and the residue wasrecrystallized from ether/hexane, thereby obtaining the titlecompound(0.18 g) as a pale brownish white powder.

mp: 146 to 149° C.

EXAMPLE 26 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-((3-(1-oxoisoquinolin-2(2H)-yl)propyl)(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino)propoxy)-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4(3H,5H)-dione

The synthesis of the title compound was performed in the same manner asin Example 6 using appropriate starting materials.

¹H-NMR (CDCl₃) δppm: 0.84 (s, 3H), 1.14 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.51 (s, 3H),1.90-2.00 (m, 4H), 2.58 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.68 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.38(s, 3H), 3.61 (s, 2H), 3.62-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.95-4.00 (m, 4H), 4.08-4.22(m, 1H), 6.44 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (dd, J=9.0and 2.7 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H),7.25-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.70 (m, 1H), 8.40 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 27 Synthesis of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-((3-(1-oxoisoquinolin-2(2H)-yl)propyl)(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino)propoxy)-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4(3H,5H)-dionedihydrochloride

A 4N-hydrogen chloride in ethyl acetate solution(0.3 ml) was added to anethyl acetate solution (3 ml) of1-ethyl-3,3,5-trimethyl-7-(3-((3-(1-oxoisoquinolin-2(2H)-yl)propyl)(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino)propoxy)-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine-2,4(3H,5H)-dione(159 mg), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for two hours.The reaction mixture was condensed under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound(178 mg) as a amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d₆) δppm: 0.74 (s, 3H), 1.00 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.32 (s,3H), 2.25 (br, 4H), 3.01-3.31 (m, 4H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.61-3.70 (m, 1H),4.00-4.12 (m, 5H), 4.61 (br, 2H), 6.65 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.86-6.91 (m,2H), 7.39 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.74 (m, 2H), 8.08(br, 2H), 8.21 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (br, 2H).

Pharmacological Test 1

(1) Production of Human Kv1.5-expressing CHO-K1 Cell Lines

CHO-K1 cell lines stably expressing human Kv1.5 channels were preparedin the following manner.

Full-length human Kv1.5 cDNA was cloned from a human heart cDNA library(produced by Stratagene). The obtained human Kv1.5 sequence correspondsto the sequence described in FASEB J. 5, 331-337 (1991).

The obtained human Kv1.5 cDNA was inserted into a plasmid encoding a CMVpromoter and a G418 resistance marker to produce a Kv1.5 expressionvector. The human Kv1.5 expression vector was transfected into CHO-K1cells by the lipofectamine method. After culturing the cells in an F-12medium (produced by Invitrogen Corp.) containing 10% FBS (produced byInvitrogen Corp.) for 3 or 4 days, the medium was replaced with aFBS-containing F-12 medium that included 1,000 μg/ml of G418 (producedby Invitrogen Corp.), and single colonies were isolated. The amount ofKv1.5 channel expression in the single colonies was quantified at themRNA level by RT-PCR and then quantified at the protein level by westernblotting. Finally, the expressed current was analyzed by patch clampmethod. Cell lines expressing a current of 200 pA or more per cell wereselected as channel-expressing cell lines for activity measurement bypatch clamp method.

(2) Production of CHO Cell Line Expressing Human GIRK1/4

CHO cell lines stably expressing human GIRK1/4 channels were prepared inthe following manner.

Full-length human GIRK1 cDNA was cloned from HuH cell- and HeLacell-derived cDNA libraries. Full-length GIRK4 cDNA was amplified from ahuman heart cDNA library (produced by Clontech Laboratories, Inc.) byPCR using synthetic primers shown in Table 1, and cloned into the Eco-RIrestriction enzyme site of pCR-Blunt (produced by InvitrogenCorporation) or into the HincII site of pUC118 (produced by Takara Bio,Inc.).

TABLE 1 Primer Sequence hGIRK1-S 5′-ATGTCTGCACTCCGAAG SEQ ID No. 1GAAATTTG-3′ hGIRK1-A 5′-TTATGTGAAGCGATCAG SEQ ID No. 2 AGTTC-3′hGIRK1-F2 5′-GCAGGGTACCCCTTCGT SEQ ID No. 3 ATTATGTCTGCACTCC-3′hGIRK1-A3 5′-GGTGTCTGCCGAGATTT SEQ ID No. 4 GA-3′ hGIRK1-A45′-CCGAGTGTAGGCGATCA SEQ ID No. 5 CCC-3′ hGIRK4-S 5′-ATGGCTGGCGATTCTAGSEQ ID No. 6 GAATGCC-3′ hGIRK4-A 5′-TCTCACCGAGCCCCTGG SEQ ID No. 7CCTCCC-3′ hGIRK4-S2 5′-AACCAGGACATGGAGAT SEQ ID No. 8 TGG-3′ hGIRK4-A25′-GAGAACAGGAAAGCGGA SEQ ID No. 9 CAC-3′

The obtained human GIRK1 and GIRK4 cDNA sequences correspond to knownsequences (NCBI database: GIRK1 (NM_(—)002239) and GIRK4 (NM_(—)000890)respectively). The obtained GIRK1 and GIRK4 cDNA sequences were clonedinto the Eco-RI restriction enzyme site of pCR-Blunt (available fromInvitrogen Corporation) or into the HincII site of pUC118 (availablefrom Takara Bio, Inc.). A GIRK4 expression vector was constructed byinsertion into the BamHI-XhoI site of pcDNA5/FRT. A GIRK1 expressionvector was constructed by insertion into the KpnI-XhoI site ofpcDNA3.1(+) or pCAG_neo. FLP-IN-CHO cells (produced by InvitrogenCorporation) were transfected with human GIRK1 and GIRK4 expressionvectors by using Lipofectamine 2000 (produced by Invitrogen Corporation)according to the protocol enclosed with the reagent or using anelectronic induction method (“Nucleofector Kit-T”, produced by Amaxa).First, the cells transfected with the GIRK4 expression vector werecultured in a 10% serum-containing F12 medium (produced by Sigma)supplemented with 600 μg/ml of hygromycin in an incubator with 5% carbondioxide at 37° C. Then the cells expressing GIRK4 were transfected withthe GIRK1 expression vector and were cultured in 10% serum-containingF12 medium supplemented with 350 μg/ml of G418 and 600 μg/ml ofhygromycin in an incubator with 5% carbon dioxide at 37° C. to selectGIRK1/4 expressing cell lines. Cell populations whose growth wasobserved after about 2 weeks were isolated using cloning rings, and theobtained single colonies were proliferated. RNA was extracted fromsingle colonies, and single-stranded cDNA was synthesized by a cDNAsynthesis kit (produced by Invitrogen Corporation), and the amount ofexpression was quantified at the mRNA level by real-time PCR (AppliedBiosystems, Ltd.). Finally, the expressed current was analyzed by patchclamp method described below. The cell lines expressing a current of 500pA or more per cell were selected as channel-expressing cell lines foractivity measurement by patch clamping method.

(3) Measurement of Ion Channel Current by Patch Clamp Method (HumanKv1.5-expressing CHO-K1 Cell Line)

An experiment was carried out using a patch clamp setup at roomtemperature (20 to 26° C.). A perfusion chamber having a diameter of 20mm (flow rate: about 5 ml/min) was mounted on the stage of aphase-contrast inverted microscope (produced by Nikon Corporation)placed on a vibration isolated table. A poly-L-lysine (produced bySigma)-coated coverslip (diameter: 15 mm, produced by Matsunami GlassInd., Ltd.) on which human Kv1.5-expressing cells were cultured wasplaced in the perfusion chamber.

Depolarizing stimulation pulses were applied and ionic current wasrecorded by using a patch clamp amplifier (EPC-7 or EPC-7 PLUS, producedby HEKA) and a personal computer (manufactured by IBM Corp.) in whichsoftware for data acquisition and analysis of ion channel current (PULSE8.77, produced by HEKA) was installed. The current was measured in thewhole-cell configuration of the patch-clamp technique. The tip(resistance: 2 to 4 MΩ) of a borosilicate glass pipette (produced bySutter Instrument Co.) was gently placed on the cell membrane by using athree-dimensional mechanical micromanipulator (produced by Shoshin EMCorporation). Weak suction resulted in giga seal formation (the pipetteresistance increased to more than 1 GΩ). Subsequently, stronger suctionwas applied to break the cell membrane. The capacitative current derivedfrom the cell membrane was corrected using a patch clamp amplifier.Subsequently, the series resistance (Rs) between the pipette and theinterior of the cell was measured and corrected.

The composition of the extracellular solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

NaCl 140 mM, KCl 40 mM, CaCl₂ 1.8 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, NaH₂PO₄ 0.33 mM, HEPES5 mM Glucose 5.5 mM (pH = 7.4)

Each test compound was prepared as a 1000-fold concentrated stocksolution that was dissolved in DMSO and then diluted in theextracellular solution.

The composition of the electrode internal solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

KOH 100 mM, KCl 40 mM, Aspartic acid 70 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, MgATP 5 mM, K₂creatine phosphate 5 mM, HEPES 5 mM EGTA 5 mM (pH = 7.2)(4) Measurement of Ion Channel Current by Patch Clamp Method (HumanGIRK1/4-expressing CHO-K1 Cell Line)

An experiment was carried out using a patch clamp setup at roomtemperature (20 to 26° C.). A perfusion chamber having a diameter of 20mm (flow rate: about 5 ml/min) was mounted on the stage of aphase-contrast inverted microscope (produced by Nikon Corporation)placed on a vibration isolation table. A poly-L-lysine (produced bySigma)-coated coverslip (diameter: 15 mm, produced by Matsunami GlassInd., Ltd.) on which human GIRK1/4-expressing cells were cultured wasplaced in the perfusion chamber.

Hyperpolarizing stimulation pulses were applied and ionic current wasrecorded using a patch clamp amplifier (EPC-7 or EPC-7 PLUS,manufactured by HEKA) and a personal computer (manufactured by IBMCorp.) in which software for data acquisition and analysis of ionchannel current (PULSE 8.77, manufactured by HEKA) was installed. Thecurrent was measured in the whole-cell configuration of the patch-clamptechnique. The tip (resistance: 2 to 4 MΩ) of a borosilicate glasspipette (produced by Sutter Instrument Co.) was gently placed on thecell membrane by using a three-dimensional mechanical micromanipulator(produced by Shoshin EM Corporation). Weak suction resulted in giga sealformation (the pipette resistance increased to more than 1 GΩ).Subsequently, stronger suction was applied to break the cell membrane.The capacitative current derived from the cell membrane was correctedusing a patch clamp amplifier. Subsequently, the series resistance (Rs)between the pipette and the interior of the cell was measured andcorrected.

The composition of the extracellular solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

NaCl 140 mM, KCl 4 mM, CaCl₂ 1.8 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, NaH₂PO₄ 0.33 mM, HEPES5 mM Glucose 5.5 mM (pH = 7.4)

Each test compound was prepared as a 1000-fold concentrated stocksolution that was dissolved in DMSO and then diluted in theextracellular solution.

The composition of the electrode internal solution used is shown below.Unless otherwise specified, these components were obtained from WakoPure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

KOH 100 mM, KCl 40 mM, Aspartic acid 70 mM, MgCl₂ 1 mM, MgATP 5 mM, K₂creatine phosphate 5 mM, HEPES 5 mM EGTA 5 mM (pH = 7.2)(5) Measurement of human Kv1.5 current

While the membrane potential was holded at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses(−80 mV for 0.05 seconds→□□+40 mV for 0.2 seconds→□□−40 mV for 0.2seconds→□□−80 mV for 0.05 seconds) were applied at a stimulationfrequency of 1 Hz to measure Kv1.5 channel current. More specifically,first, while perfusing an extracellular solution containing 0.1% DMSOand holding the membrane potential at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses wereapplied. The current obtained during the pulse application was recordedas a current in the absence of the test compounds. Subsequently, whileperfusing an extracellular solution containing 0.1 μM of a test compoundand holding the membrane potential at −80 mV, depolarizing pulses wereapplied. After the inhibitory effect of the test compound had beenstabilized, the current was recorded. The same procedure was repeatedusing an extracellular solution containing 1 μM of the test compound andthen using an extracellular solution containing 10 μM of the testcompound. The current obtained using the solution containing the testcompound at each concentration was recorded.

The data was analyzed by using the step end current recorded during the+40 mV depolarizing stimulation. The “step end current” refers to theaverage current flowing for a period of 195 to 199 milliseconds from thestart of the +40 mV depolarizing pulse stimulation.

Using the step end current in the presence of the test compound and thestep end current in the absence of the test compound, the relativecurrent in the solution containing the test compound at eachconcentration was calculated according to the following formula:Relative current=(Step end current in the presence of the testcompound)/(Step end current in the absence of the test compound)(6) Measurement of Human GIRK1/4 Current

While the membrane potential was holded at −80 mV, hyperpolarizingpulses (−80 mV for 0.05 seconds→□□−120 mV for 0.2 seconds→□□−80 mV for0.05 seconds) were applied at a stimulation frequency of 1 Hz to measureGIRK1/4 channel current. More specifically, first, while perfusing anextracellular solution containing 0.1% DMSO and maintaining the membranepotential at −80 mV, hyperpolarizing pulses were applied. The currentobtained during the pulse application was recorded as the current in theabsence of the test compounds. Subsequently, while perfusing anextracellular solution containing 0.1 μM of a test compound andmaintaining the membrane potential at −80 mV, hyperpolarizing pulseswere applied. After the inhibitory effect of the test compound had beenstabilized, the current was recorded. The same procedure was repeatedusing an extracellular solution containing 1 μM of the test compound andthen using an extracellular solution containing 10 μM of the testcompound. The current obtained using the solution containing the testcompound at each concentration were recorded.

The data was analyzed by using the step end current recorded during the−120 mV depolarizing stimulation. The “step end current” refers to theaverage current flowing for a period of 195 to 199 milliseconds from thestart of the −120 mV depolarizing pulse stimulation.

Using the step end current in the presence of the test compound and thestep end current in the absence of the test compound, the relativecurrent in the solution containing the test compound at eachconcentration was calculated according to the following formula:Relative current=(Step end current in the presence of the testcompound)/(Step end current in the absence of the test compound)(7) Calculation of Inhibitory Activity on Kv1.5 Channel Ionic Currentand GIRK1/4 Channel Current

The concentration for 50% inhibition of Kv1.5 channel current or GIRK1/4channel current (IC₅₀ value) was calculated according to the followingnonlinear regression equation:Relative current=1/(1+[Concentration of the compound]/IC ₅₀)^(nH)wherein nH is the Hill coefficient.

Table 2 shows the test results.

TABLE 2 Test Compound KV1.5 IC₅₀ (μM) Compound of Example 2 1.10Compound of Example 5 0.87 Compound of Example 6 0.60 Compound ofExample 14 0.40 Compound of Example 20 0.34 Compound of Example 21 0.84Compound of Example 22 1.50

The invention claimed is:
 1. A compound represented by Formula (1):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R¹, R², R³, andR⁴ are each independently hydrogen or C₁₋₆ alkyl; R² and R³ may belinked to form C₁₋₆ alkylene; A^(l) is C₁₋₆ alkylene optionallysubstituted with one or more hydroxyls; and R⁵ is an aryl orheterocyclic group, each of which is optionally substituted, wherein theheterocyclic group is one member selected from the group consisting ofthe following groups (a) to (m): (a) unsaturated 3- to 8-memberedheteromonocyclic group containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atom(s), (b) saturated3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing 1 to 4 nitrogenatom(s), (c) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groupcontaining 1 to 5 nitrogen atom(s), (d) unsaturated 3- to 8-memberedheteromonocyclic group containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s), (e) unsaturatedcondensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 3 oxygenatom(s), (f) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclic groupcontaining 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), (g)saturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing 1 to 2oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), (h) unsaturated condensed 7to 12-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1to 3 nitrogen atom(s), (i) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclicgroup containing 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), (j)saturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing 1 to 2sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), (k) unsaturated 3- to8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing a sulfur atom, (l)unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic groups containing 1to 3 sulfur atom(s), and (m) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-memberedheterocyclic group containing 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogenatom(s), wherein the substituents of aryl and heterocyclic group areeach independently one or more substituents selected from the groupconsisting of: (1) oxo; (2) C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted with oneor more halogens or heterocyclic groups optionally substituted with oneor more substituents selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆ alkyl;C₁₋₆ alkoxy; C₁₋₆ alkanoyl; C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; hydroxyl; halogen;carboxy; C₁₋₆ alkoxycarbonyl; amino optionally substituted with one ormore substituents selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆alkanoyl, and C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; C₁₋₆ alkyl thio; cyano; and oxo; (3)cyclo C₃₋₆ alkyl; (4) C₁₋₆ alkoxy; (5) aryl optionally substituted withone or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆alkyl; C₁₋₆ alkoxy; C₁₋₆ alkanoyl; C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; hydroxyl;halogen; carboxy; C₁₋₆ alkoxycarbonyl; amino optionally substituted withone or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆ alkanoyl, and C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; C₁₋₆ alkyl thio; andcyano; (6) aralkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituentsselected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆ alkyl; C₁₋₆ alkoxy; C₁₋₆alkanoyl; C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; hydroxyl; halogen; carboxy; C₁₋₆alkoxycarbonyl; amino optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆alkanoyl, and C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; C₁₋₆ alkyl thio; cyano; and oxo; (7) aheterocyclic group optionally substituted with one or more substituentsselected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆ alkyl; C₁₋₆ alkoxy; C₁₋₆alkanoyl; C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; hydroxyl; halogen; carboxy; C₁₋₆alkoxycarbonyl; amino optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆alkanoyl, and C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; C₁₋₆ alkyl thio; cyano; and oxo; (8)hydroxyl; (9) halogen; (10) carboxy; (11) C₁₋₆ alkanoyl; (12) C₁₋₆alkoxycarbonyl; (13) C₁₋₄ alkylenedioxy; (14) cyano; (15) nitro; (16)sulfo; (17) amino optionally substituted with one or more substituentsselected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ alkanoyl, andC₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; (18) C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl; and (19) C₁₋₆ alkyl thio,wherein the heterocyclic group of the group (7) is at least one memberselected from the group consisting of the following groups (a) to (m):(a) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing 1 to4 nitrogen atom(s), (b) saturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclicgroup containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atom(s), (c) unsaturated condensed 7-to 12-membered heterocyclic group containing 1 to 5 nitrogen atom(s),(d) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing 1 to2 oxygen atom(s), (e) unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-memberedheterocyclic group containing 1 to 3 oxygen atom(s), (f) unsaturated 3-to 8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s)and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), (g) saturated 3- to 8-memberedheteromonocyclic group containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3nitrogen atom(s), (h) unsaturated condensed 7 to 12-memberedheterocyclic group containing 1 to 2 oxygen atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogenatom(s), (i) unsaturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclic groupcontaining 1 to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), (j)saturated 3- to 8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing 1 to 2sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s), (k) unsaturated 3- to8-membered heteromonocyclic group containing a sulfur atom, and (m)unsaturated condensed 7- to 12-membered heterocyclic group containing 1to 2 sulfur atom(s) and 1 to 3 nitrogen atom(s).
 2. The compoundrepresented by Formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofaccording to claim 1, wherein R¹, R², R³, and R⁴ are each independentlyC₁₋₆ alkyl; A¹ is C₁₋₆ alkylene; and R⁵ is piperidyl, piperazinyl,indolyl, benzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzimidazolyl, 2,3-dihydroindolyl,furo[2,3-c]pyridyl, 6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl, furo[3,2-c]pyridyl,4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, furo[2,3-b]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-b]pyridyl, thieno[2,3-c]pyridyl,6,7-dihydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1H-isoquinolyl,carbostyril, 3,4-dihydrocarbostyril, quinolyl, 1,4-dihydroquinolyl,1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolyl, pyrido[3,4-d]imidazolyl, orpyrido[2,3-d]imidazolyl, each of which is optionally substituted withone or more substituents selected from the group consisting of: (1) oxo;(2a) C₁₋₃ alkyl optionally substituted with6,7-dihydrofuro[2,3-c]pyridyl or 4,5-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyridyl, each ofwhich is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of oxo and C₁₋₆ alkyl; (4a) C₁₋₃ alkoxy; (5a)phenyl; (6a) benzyl; (7a) pyridyl optionally substituted with one ormore substituents selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆ alkyl andC₁₋₆ alkoxy; (9) halogen; (10) carboxy; (12a) C₁₋₃ alkoxycarbonyl; and(13a) C₁₋₄ alkylenedioxy.
 3. A pharmaceutical composition comprising acompound represented by Formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof according to claim 1, and a pharmacologically acceptablecarrier.
 4. A method of treating arrhythmia, comprising administering toa patient a compound represented by Formula (1) or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to claim 1.